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Is Daylily 'Black-eyed Stella' toxic to cats?

Hemerocallis 'Black-eyed Stella'

Toxic to cats

Yes — daylily 'black-eyed stella' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Black-eyed Stella, like all Hemerocallis cultivars, is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Ingestion of any plant part can trigger acute kidney failure in cats. Dogs and other pets may experience gastrointestinal distress. Never grow this plant where cats have access.

What to do if your cat ate daylily 'black-eyed stella'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move daylily 'black-eyed stella' out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of daylily 'black-eyed stella' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten daylily 'black-eyed stella', contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is daylily 'black-eyed stella' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is daylily 'black-eyed stella' toxic to cats?

Yes — daylily 'black-eyed stella' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Black-eyed Stella, like all Hemerocallis cultivars, is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Ingestion of any plant part can trigger acute kidney failure in cats. Dogs and other pets may experience gastrointestinal distress. Never grow this plant where cats have access.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats daylily 'black-eyed stella'?

Black-eyed Stella, like all Hemerocallis cultivars, is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Ingestion of any plant part can trigger acute kidney failure in cats. Dogs and other pets may experience gastrointestinal distress. Never grow this plant where cats have access. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to daylily 'black-eyed stella'.

What should I do if my cat ate daylily 'black-eyed stella'?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is daylily 'black-eyed stella' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Daylily 'Black-eyed Stella' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full daylily 'black-eyed stella' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to daylily 'black-eyed stella'?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full daylily 'black-eyed stella' pet-safety