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Is Daylily 'Red Hot Returns' toxic to cats?

Hemerocallis 'Red Hot Returns'

Toxic to cats

Yes — daylily 'red hot returns' 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 (daylily) species and cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. 'Red Hot Returns', like all daylilies, contains compounds that cause acute kidney failure in cats after ingestion of any plant part; the condition can be fatal within days without treatment. Dogs may experience vomiting and lethargy.

What to do if your cat ate daylily 'red hot returns'

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

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

Is daylily 'red hot returns' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is daylily 'red hot returns' toxic to cats?

Yes — daylily 'red hot returns' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Hemerocallis (daylily) species and cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. 'Red Hot Returns', like all daylilies, contains compounds that cause acute kidney failure in cats after ingestion of any plant part; the condition can be fatal within days without treatment. Dogs may experience vomiting and lethargy.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats daylily 'red hot returns'?

Hemerocallis (daylily) species and cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. 'Red Hot Returns', like all daylilies, contains compounds that cause acute kidney failure in cats after ingestion of any plant part; the condition can be fatal within days without treatment. Dogs may experience vomiting and lethargy. 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 'red hot returns'.

What should I do if my cat ate daylily 'red hot returns'?

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 'red hot returns' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Daylily 'Red Hot Returns' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full daylily 'red hot returns' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to daylily 'red hot returns'?

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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