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Is Daylily 'Happy Returns' toxic to cats?

Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns'

Toxic to cats

Yes — daylily 'happy 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. All Hemerocallis (daylily) cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Any ingestion — flowers, leaves, or pollen — can cause acute kidney failure in cats. Toxic to dogs at high doses. This plant should never be grown where cats can access it.

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

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

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

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

Is daylily 'happy returns' toxic to cats?

Yes — daylily 'happy returns' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All Hemerocallis (daylily) cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Any ingestion — flowers, leaves, or pollen — can cause acute kidney failure in cats. Toxic to dogs at high doses. This plant should never be grown where cats can access it.

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

All Hemerocallis (daylily) cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Any ingestion — flowers, leaves, or pollen — can cause acute kidney failure in cats. Toxic to dogs at high doses. This plant should never be grown where cats can access it. 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 'happy returns'.

What should I do if my cat ate daylily 'happy 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 'happy returns' toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to daylily 'happy 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 'happy returns' pet-safety