Pet emergency
My cat ate Daylily 'Luxury Lace' — what to do
Step by step
- Take daylily 'luxury lace' away and remove any plant material from your cat's mouth so they cannot eat more.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when — this helps the vet judge the risk.
- Do NOT induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist tells you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 (a consultation fee may apply) and follow their advice.
- Watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or lethargy, and bring a leaf or photo to the appointment.
This is general guidance, not veterinary advice. Pets vary, and a reaction may be to soil, fertiliser, or pesticide as well as the plant. When in doubt, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435.
My cat ate daylily 'luxury lace' — FAQ
Is daylily 'luxury lace' poisonous to cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists Daylily 'Luxury Lace' (Hemerocallis 'Luxury Lace') as toxic to cats. All Hemerocallis (daylily) species and cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Ingestion of any part — including flowers, leaves, or pollen — can cause acute kidney failure in cats and is potentially fatal without immediate veterinary treatment. Dogs may experience vomiting and lethargy; humans are not severely affected.
How serious is it if my cat ate daylily 'luxury lace'?
Daylily 'Luxury Lace' is toxic to cats and reactions can be significant, so treat any ingestion as urgent. Call your vet or poison control on (888) 426-4435 straight away rather than waiting to see if symptoms develop.
What symptoms should I watch for?
Signs usually appear soon after chewing: drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy. All Hemerocallis (daylily) species and cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Ingestion of any part — including flowers, leaves, or pollen — can cause acute kidney failure in cats and is potentially fatal without immediate veterinary treatment. Dogs may experience vomiting and lethargy; humans are not severely affected. Any worsening or persistent symptoms warrant an immediate vet visit.
Should I make my cat vomit?
No — do not induce vomiting unless a vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center specifically tells you to. The wrong action can make things worse. Call (888) 426-4435 and follow professional advice.
How do I stop this happening again?
Keep daylily 'luxury lace' well out of reach, or swap it for an ASPCA non-toxic plant — see the best cats-safe plants list.
Related
- Is daylily 'luxury lace' toxic to cats? — full toxicity detail
- Daylily 'Luxury Lace' and pets — the complete ASPCA pet-safety guide