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Is Daylily 'Ruby Spider' toxic to cats?

Hemerocallis 'Ruby Spider'

Toxic to cats

Yes — daylily 'ruby spider' 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. Ruby Spider, like all Hemerocallis cultivars, is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Ingestion of any part — including pollen that settles on fur and is groomed off — can cause acute renal failure in cats. Toxic to dogs at larger doses. Never plant where cats roam.

What to do if your cat ate daylily 'ruby spider'

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

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

Is daylily 'ruby spider' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is daylily 'ruby spider' toxic to cats?

Yes — daylily 'ruby spider' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Ruby Spider, like all Hemerocallis cultivars, is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Ingestion of any part — including pollen that settles on fur and is groomed off — can cause acute renal failure in cats. Toxic to dogs at larger doses. Never plant where cats roam.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats daylily 'ruby spider'?

Ruby Spider, like all Hemerocallis cultivars, is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Ingestion of any part — including pollen that settles on fur and is groomed off — can cause acute renal failure in cats. Toxic to dogs at larger doses. Never plant where cats roam. 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 'ruby spider'.

What should I do if my cat ate daylily 'ruby spider'?

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 'ruby spider' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Daylily 'Ruby Spider' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full daylily 'ruby spider' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to daylily 'ruby spider'?

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 'ruby spider' pet-safety