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Is Daylily 'Wind Frills' toxic to cats?

Hemerocallis 'Wind Frills'

Toxic to cats

Yes — daylily 'wind frills' 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 plant parts, including pollen, can cause acute kidney failure, which may be fatal. Also mildly toxic to dogs and horses. Ensure cats have no access to this or any other daylily cultivar.

What to do if your cat ate daylily 'wind frills'

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

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

Is daylily 'wind frills' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is daylily 'wind frills' toxic to cats?

Yes — daylily 'wind frills' 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 plant parts, including pollen, can cause acute kidney failure, which may be fatal. Also mildly toxic to dogs and horses. Ensure cats have no access to this or any other daylily cultivar.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats daylily 'wind frills'?

Hemerocallis (daylilies) are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats — all plant parts, including pollen, can cause acute kidney failure, which may be fatal. Also mildly toxic to dogs and horses. Ensure cats have no access to this or any other daylily cultivar. 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 'wind frills'.

What should I do if my cat ate daylily 'wind frills'?

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 'wind frills' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Daylily 'Wind Frills' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full daylily 'wind frills' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to daylily 'wind frills'?

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 'wind frills' pet-safety