Is lily toxic to cats?
Lily plants of the Lilium genus are life-threatening to cats (S4 Emergency): any amount of leaf, stem, flower, pollen, or even vase water can cause acute kidney failure, and death is possible without early treatment.
S4EMERGENCY
- TOXINnot specified by the source
- WHAT TO EXPECTvomiting; inappetence (loss of appetite); lethargy
- CALL THE VETImmediately, on any exposure — Pet Poison Helpline states early treatment is vital for cats following any exposure to Lilium lilies. There is no safe wait-and-see window.
S0S1S2S3S4
Symptoms
| SIGN |
|---|
| vomiting |
| inappetence (loss of appetite) |
| lethargy |
| abdominal pain |
| dehydration |
| acute kidney failure; death is possible |
If your cat just ate it
1
This is an emergency. If your cat has had any contact with a true lily — chewed a leaf, brushed against pollen, or drunk the vase water — go to a veterinarian or emergency animal hospital immediately. Do not wait for symptoms. Bring a photo or piece of the plant for identification.
2
When to call the vet: Immediately, on any exposure — Pet Poison Helpline states early treatment is vital for cats following any exposure to Lilium lilies. There is no safe wait-and-see window.
Safe swaps, graded S0
Graded S0 for cats. Same-shape matches are coming as the index grows.
Care at a glance
Lightbright indirect
Waterevery 2–3 days
Humiditymedium
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