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Is Daylily 'Bumble Bee' toxic to cats?

Hemerocallis 'Bumble Bee'

Toxic to cats

Yes — daylily 'bumble bee' 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. Hemerocallis (daylily) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats; ingestion of any part — including pollen landing on fur and being groomed off — can cause life-threatening acute kidney failure. Dogs may show vomiting. Do not plant where cats roam.

What to do if your cat ate daylily 'bumble bee'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move daylily 'bumble bee' 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 'bumble bee' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is daylily 'bumble bee' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is daylily 'bumble bee' toxic to cats?

Yes — daylily 'bumble bee' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Hemerocallis (daylily) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats; ingestion of any part — including pollen landing on fur and being groomed off — can cause life-threatening acute kidney failure. Dogs may show vomiting. Do not plant where cats roam.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats daylily 'bumble bee'?

Hemerocallis (daylily) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats; ingestion of any part — including pollen landing on fur and being groomed off — can cause life-threatening acute kidney failure. Dogs may show vomiting. Do not plant where cats roam. 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 'bumble bee'.

What should I do if my cat ate daylily 'bumble bee'?

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 'bumble bee' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Daylily 'Bumble Bee' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full daylily 'bumble bee' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to daylily 'bumble bee'?

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 'bumble bee' pet-safety