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Is Daylily 'Double River Wye' toxic to cats?

Hemerocallis 'Double River Wye'

Toxic to cats

Yes — daylily 'double river wye' 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 plant part can cause acute kidney failure, which is frequently fatal in cats. Dogs may experience vomiting and lethargy. This plant must not be grown in gardens where cats have access.

What to do if your cat ate daylily 'double river wye'

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

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

Is daylily 'double river wye' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is daylily 'double river wye' toxic to cats?

Yes — daylily 'double river wye' 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 plant part can cause acute kidney failure, which is frequently fatal in cats. Dogs may experience vomiting and lethargy. This plant must not be grown in gardens where cats have access.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats daylily 'double river wye'?

Hemerocallis (daylily) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats; ingestion of any plant part can cause acute kidney failure, which is frequently fatal in cats. Dogs may experience vomiting and lethargy. This plant must not be grown in gardens 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 'double river wye'.

What should I do if my cat ate daylily 'double river wye'?

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 'double river wye' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Daylily 'Double River Wye' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full daylily 'double river wye' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to daylily 'double river wye'?

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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