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Is Daylily 'Midnight Magic' toxic to cats?

Hemerocallis 'Midnight Magic'

Toxic to cats

Yes — daylily 'midnight magic' 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 (daylilies) are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. All parts of the plant — including petals, leaves, stamens, and pollen — can cause acute renal failure in cats, which may be fatal without prompt veterinary treatment. Toxicity to dogs is considered mild (vomiting, lethargy), but cat owners should not grow daylilies in accessible spaces.

What to do if your cat ate daylily 'midnight magic'

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

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

Is daylily 'midnight magic' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is daylily 'midnight magic' toxic to cats?

Yes — daylily 'midnight magic' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Hemerocallis (daylilies) are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. All parts of the plant — including petals, leaves, stamens, and pollen — can cause acute renal failure in cats, which may be fatal without prompt veterinary treatment. Toxicity to dogs is considered mild (vomiting, lethargy), but cat owners should not grow daylilies in accessible spaces.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats daylily 'midnight magic'?

Hemerocallis (daylilies) are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. All parts of the plant — including petals, leaves, stamens, and pollen — can cause acute renal failure in cats, which may be fatal without prompt veterinary treatment. Toxicity to dogs is considered mild (vomiting, lethargy), but cat owners should not grow daylilies in accessible spaces. 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 'midnight magic'.

What should I do if my cat ate daylily 'midnight magic'?

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 'midnight magic' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Daylily 'Midnight Magic' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full daylily 'midnight magic' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to daylily 'midnight magic'?

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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