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Is Daylily 'Primal Scream' toxic to cats?

Hemerocallis 'Primal Scream'

Toxic to cats

Yes — daylily 'primal scream' 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 'Primal Scream' is part of the Hemerocallis genus, which the ASPCA lists as toxic to cats. Any ingestion of flowers, leaves, or pollen can cause acute kidney failure in cats. Dogs may experience gastrointestinal symptoms at high doses. This cultivar must not be planted in gardens accessible to cats.

What to do if your cat ate daylily 'primal scream'

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

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

Is daylily 'primal scream' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is daylily 'primal scream' toxic to cats?

Yes — daylily 'primal scream' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Hemerocallis 'Primal Scream' is part of the Hemerocallis genus, which the ASPCA lists as toxic to cats. Any ingestion of flowers, leaves, or pollen can cause acute kidney failure in cats. Dogs may experience gastrointestinal symptoms at high doses. This cultivar must not be planted in gardens accessible to cats.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats daylily 'primal scream'?

Hemerocallis 'Primal Scream' is part of the Hemerocallis genus, which the ASPCA lists as toxic to cats. Any ingestion of flowers, leaves, or pollen can cause acute kidney failure in cats. Dogs may experience gastrointestinal symptoms at high doses. This cultivar must not be planted in gardens accessible to 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 'primal scream'.

What should I do if my cat ate daylily 'primal scream'?

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 'primal scream' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Daylily 'Primal Scream' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full daylily 'primal scream' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to daylily 'primal scream'?

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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