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Is Daylily 'Chicago Apache' toxic to cats?

Hemerocallis 'Chicago Apache'

Toxic to cats

Yes — daylily 'chicago apache' 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 — including pollen, leaves, or petals — can cause acute kidney failure and is potentially fatal. Dogs may experience vomiting and lethargy. Keep this plant away from all cats.

What to do if your cat ate daylily 'chicago apache'

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

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

Is daylily 'chicago apache' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is daylily 'chicago apache' toxic to cats?

Yes — daylily 'chicago apache' 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 — including pollen, leaves, or petals — can cause acute kidney failure and is potentially fatal. Dogs may experience vomiting and lethargy. Keep this plant away from all cats.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats daylily 'chicago apache'?

Hemerocallis (daylily) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats; ingestion — including pollen, leaves, or petals — can cause acute kidney failure and is potentially fatal. Dogs may experience vomiting and lethargy. Keep this plant away from all cats. 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 'chicago apache'.

What should I do if my cat ate daylily 'chicago apache'?

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 'chicago apache' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Daylily 'Chicago Apache' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full daylily 'chicago apache' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to daylily 'chicago apache'?

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.

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