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Is Daylily 'Mary Todd' toxic to cats?

Hemerocallis 'Mary Todd'

Toxic to cats

Yes — daylily 'mary todd' 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, including 'Mary Todd', are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Ingestion of any plant part — flowers, leaves, pollen, or even water from a vase — can cause acute, potentially fatal kidney failure in cats. Dogs may experience vomiting; seek veterinary advice immediately if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate daylily 'mary todd'

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

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

Is daylily 'mary todd' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is daylily 'mary todd' toxic to cats?

Yes — daylily 'mary todd' 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, including 'Mary Todd', are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Ingestion of any plant part — flowers, leaves, pollen, or even water from a vase — can cause acute, potentially fatal kidney failure in cats. Dogs may experience vomiting; seek veterinary advice immediately if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats daylily 'mary todd'?

All Hemerocallis (daylily) cultivars, including 'Mary Todd', are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Ingestion of any plant part — flowers, leaves, pollen, or even water from a vase — can cause acute, potentially fatal kidney failure in cats. Dogs may experience vomiting; seek veterinary advice immediately if ingestion is suspected. 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 'mary todd'.

What should I do if my cat ate daylily 'mary todd'?

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 'mary todd' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Daylily 'Mary Todd' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full daylily 'mary todd' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to daylily 'mary todd'?

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 'mary todd' pet-safety