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Is Daylily 'Pardon Me' toxic to cats?

Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me'

Toxic to cats

Yes — daylily 'pardon me' 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 cultivars including 'Pardon Me' are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Ingestion of any plant part — petals, leaves, or pollen — can cause severe acute kidney failure in cats. Keep this plant entirely out of reach of cats.

What to do if your cat ate daylily 'pardon me'

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

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

Is daylily 'pardon me' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is daylily 'pardon me' toxic to cats?

Yes — daylily 'pardon me' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Hemerocallis cultivars including 'Pardon Me' are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Ingestion of any plant part — petals, leaves, or pollen — can cause severe acute kidney failure in cats. Keep this plant entirely out of reach of cats.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats daylily 'pardon me'?

Hemerocallis cultivars including 'Pardon Me' are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Ingestion of any plant part — petals, leaves, or pollen — can cause severe acute kidney failure in cats. Keep this plant entirely out of reach of cats. 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 'pardon me'.

What should I do if my cat ate daylily 'pardon me'?

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 'pardon me' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Daylily 'Pardon Me' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full daylily 'pardon me' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to daylily 'pardon me'?

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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