Toxic to cats · Plants

Is Wood 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

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 feline species.

Good to know

Extremely dangerous; even 1-2 petals or leaves, or just the pollen, 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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