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Is Daylily 'Fragrant Returns' toxic to cats?

Hemerocallis 'Fragrant Returns'

Toxic to cats

Yes — daylily 'fragrant returns' 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; all plant parts — including pollen — can induce acute kidney failure that is frequently fatal. Dogs may experience gastrointestinal upset. This plant is unsafe for any garden where cats are present.

What to do if your cat ate daylily 'fragrant returns'

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

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

Is daylily 'fragrant returns' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is daylily 'fragrant returns' toxic to cats?

Yes — daylily 'fragrant returns' 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; all plant parts — including pollen — can induce acute kidney failure that is frequently fatal. Dogs may experience gastrointestinal upset. This plant is unsafe for any garden where cats are present.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats daylily 'fragrant returns'?

Hemerocallis (daylily) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats; all plant parts — including pollen — can induce acute kidney failure that is frequently fatal. Dogs may experience gastrointestinal upset. This plant is unsafe for any garden where cats are present. 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 'fragrant returns'.

What should I do if my cat ate daylily 'fragrant returns'?

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 'fragrant returns' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Daylily 'Fragrant Returns' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full daylily 'fragrant returns' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to daylily 'fragrant returns'?

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 'fragrant returns' pet-safety