Is Easter Lily toxic to dogs and cats?
How serious is Easter Lily for pets?
DEADLY TO CATS Plant Doctor's data flags Easter Lily as one of its most serious plants for pets. Treat any suspected ingestion as an emergency and call your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435.
DEADLY TO CATS: every part of the plant, including pollen and vase water, can cause acute kidney failure within 24-72 hours. Any suspected exposure in a cat is a same-day emergency vet visit, even with no symptoms yet. In dogs typically only mild GI upset.
Lilium spp.
Also called: Tiger Lily, Stargazer Lily, Asiatic Lily, Oriental Lily, True Lily, Lirio, and Azucena.
What makes it toxic
Unknown (ASPCA does not name the toxic principle).
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (ASPCA entry for the genus)
Symptoms to watch for
- Cats: kidney failure
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (ASPCA entry for the genus)
What to do if your pet chewed it
- Move the plant out of reach so they cannot take another bite.
- If your pet is alert, gently rinse their mouth and offer a little water.
- Call your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435, especially if you see drooling, vomiting, swelling, or lethargy.
Pet-safe swaps
The same green look without the toxicity worry. Each of these is non-toxic to both dogs and cats in our data.
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Is Easter Lily toxic to cats?
Yes, Easter Lily is toxic to cats. See all 127 plants toxic to cats.
Is Easter Lily toxic to dogs?
No, Easter Lily is not toxic to dogs. It is toxic to cats, though, so keep it away from them. See all 70 dog-safe plants.
What is Easter Lily also called?
Easter Lily (Lilium spp.) is also called Tiger Lily, Stargazer Lily, Asiatic Lily, Oriental Lily, True Lily, Lirio, and Azucena.
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Scan your plantAlways confirm with a veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) before assuming safety. This is a household reference, not a substitute for professional guidance in a suspected poisoning.
· Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (lists the genus as toxic to cats, non-toxic to dogs); FDA: Lovely Lilies and Curious Cats: A Dangerous Combination; PetMD: Lily Poisoning in Cats; Pet Poison Helpline: Lilies
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