Toxic to cats · Plants

Is Lilies 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

  • Vomiting
  • anorexia
  • kidney failure

How vets treat it

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

Why it's dangerous

Ingestion of even small amounts of certain lily genera causes severe, acute kidney failure in cats.

Good to know

Even pollen or water from the vase can be lethal. Dangerous genera include Lilium and Hemerocallis.

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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