Toxic to cats · Plants

Is Daylily toxic to cats?

Extreme severity No safe amount — No amount is considered safe.

Yes, Daylily is extremely toxic to cats. Even a small amount can be life-threatening, so treat any exposure as an emergency and contact a vet immediately. No amount is considered safe.

Symptoms to watch for

  • acute kidney failure

How vets treat it

Bring the cat and the plant immediately to a veterinarian for medical care; early treatment is critical for a better prognosis.

Why it's dangerous

Ingestion of even small amounts of the plant, pollen, or vase water causes severe, acute kidney failure in cats.

Good to know

Extremely dangerous; even less than 1-2 petals, leaves, pollen, or vase water can be life-threatening.

Sources

This page is informational and is not veterinary advice. If your pet has been exposed to something risky, contact your vet or an animal poison control line right away.

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