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Is Easter Lily toxic to cats?

Lilium longiflorum

Toxic to cats

Yes — easter lily 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. SEVERELY TOXIC to cats (ASPCA confirmed). All parts — petals, leaves, pollen, stem, and water from the vase — can cause acute renal failure in cats, which is often fatal without immediate veterinary treatment. Toxic to dogs in large quantities. Keep well out of reach of all pets.

What to do if your cat ate easter lily

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

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

Is easter lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is easter lily toxic to cats?

Yes — easter lily is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. SEVERELY TOXIC to cats (ASPCA confirmed). All parts — petals, leaves, pollen, stem, and water from the vase — can cause acute renal failure in cats, which is often fatal without immediate veterinary treatment. Toxic to dogs in large quantities. Keep well out of reach of all pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats easter lily?

SEVERELY TOXIC to cats (ASPCA confirmed). All parts — petals, leaves, pollen, stem, and water from the vase — can cause acute renal failure in cats, which is often fatal without immediate veterinary treatment. Toxic to dogs in large quantities. Keep well out of reach of all pets. 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 easter lily.

What should I do if my cat ate easter lily?

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 easter lily toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Easter Lily is toxic to dogs as well. See the full easter lily pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to easter lily?

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 easter lily pet-safety