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Is Daylily 'Pan for Gold' toxic to cats?

Hemerocallis 'Pan for Gold'

Toxic to cats

Yes — daylily 'pan for gold' 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. Even a small ingestion of any plant part — including licking pollen from paws — can trigger acute renal failure in cats, which can be life-threatening within 24-72 hours. Prompt veterinary treatment is essential. Mild gastrointestinal upset may occur in dogs.

What to do if your cat ate daylily 'pan for gold'

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

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

Is daylily 'pan for gold' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is daylily 'pan for gold' toxic to cats?

Yes — daylily 'pan for gold' 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. Even a small ingestion of any plant part — including licking pollen from paws — can trigger acute renal failure in cats, which can be life-threatening within 24-72 hours. Prompt veterinary treatment is essential. Mild gastrointestinal upset may occur in dogs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats daylily 'pan for gold'?

All Hemerocallis (daylily) cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Even a small ingestion of any plant part — including licking pollen from paws — can trigger acute renal failure in cats, which can be life-threatening within 24-72 hours. Prompt veterinary treatment is essential. Mild gastrointestinal upset may occur in dogs. 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 'pan for gold'.

What should I do if my cat ate daylily 'pan for gold'?

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 'pan for gold' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Daylily 'Pan for Gold' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full daylily 'pan for gold' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to daylily 'pan for gold'?

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 'pan for gold' pet-safety