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Is Daylily 'Strawberry Candy' toxic to cats?

Hemerocallis 'Strawberry Candy'

Toxic to cats

Yes — daylily 'strawberry candy' 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 (daylilies) are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats; all parts — petals, leaves, pollen, and water in the vase — can cause acute kidney failure and are potentially fatal to cats. Also mildly toxic to dogs. All cats must be kept away from this and all daylily cultivars.

What to do if your cat ate daylily 'strawberry candy'

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

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

Is daylily 'strawberry candy' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is daylily 'strawberry candy' toxic to cats?

Yes — daylily 'strawberry candy' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Hemerocallis (daylilies) are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats; all parts — petals, leaves, pollen, and water in the vase — can cause acute kidney failure and are potentially fatal to cats. Also mildly toxic to dogs. All cats must be kept away from this and all daylily cultivars.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats daylily 'strawberry candy'?

Hemerocallis (daylilies) are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats; all parts — petals, leaves, pollen, and water in the vase — can cause acute kidney failure and are potentially fatal to cats. Also mildly toxic to dogs. All cats must be kept away from this and all daylily cultivars. 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 'strawberry candy'.

What should I do if my cat ate daylily 'strawberry candy'?

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 'strawberry candy' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Daylily 'Strawberry Candy' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full daylily 'strawberry candy' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to daylily 'strawberry candy'?

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 'strawberry candy' pet-safety