Toxic to cats · Plants

Is Japanese Show Lily toxic to cats?

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

Yes. Even a small amount can be life-threatening — treat any exposure as an emergency and contact a vet immediately.

Symptoms to watch for

  • acute kidney failure

How vets treat it

Immediate veterinary medical care is required; prognosis is better the sooner treatment is started.

Why it's dangerous

Ingestion of even small amounts causes severe, acute kidney failure in cats, though the specific toxin remains unidentified.

Good to know

Extremely dangerous; even pollen or water from the vase can be fatal to cats.

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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