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Is Daylily 'Rosy Returns' toxic to cats?

Hemerocallis 'Rosy Returns'

Toxic to cats

Yes — daylily 'rosy 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. All Hemerocallis (daylily) cultivars, including 'Rosy Returns', are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Any ingestion — even pollen on fur during grooming — can cause acute kidney failure in cats, which may be fatal if not treated promptly. Dogs typically experience only mild gastrointestinal upset.

What to do if your cat ate daylily 'rosy returns'

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

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

Is daylily 'rosy returns' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is daylily 'rosy returns' toxic to cats?

Yes — daylily 'rosy returns' 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, including 'Rosy Returns', are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Any ingestion — even pollen on fur during grooming — can cause acute kidney failure in cats, which may be fatal if not treated promptly. Dogs typically experience only mild gastrointestinal upset.

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

All Hemerocallis (daylily) cultivars, including 'Rosy Returns', are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Any ingestion — even pollen on fur during grooming — can cause acute kidney failure in cats, which may be fatal if not treated promptly. Dogs typically experience only mild gastrointestinal upset. 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 'rosy returns'.

What should I do if my cat ate daylily 'rosy 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 'rosy returns' toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to daylily 'rosy 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.

Full daylily 'rosy returns' pet-safety