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Is Lilium 'Regale' toxic to cats?

Lilium regale

Toxic to cats

Yes — lilium 'regale' 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. As a true Lilium, the regal lily is covered by the ASPCA toxic-lily classification; the toxic principle is unknown and cats are the only species known to be affected. Any ingestion of plant, pollen or vase water can cause vomiting, lethargy and fatal acute kidney failure in cats. Keep away from cats.

What to do if your cat ate lilium 'regale'

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

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

Is lilium 'regale' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is lilium 'regale' toxic to cats?

Yes — lilium 'regale' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a true Lilium, the regal lily is covered by the ASPCA toxic-lily classification; the toxic principle is unknown and cats are the only species known to be affected. Any ingestion of plant, pollen or vase water can cause vomiting, lethargy and fatal acute kidney failure in cats. Keep away from cats.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats lilium 'regale'?

As a true Lilium, the regal lily is covered by the ASPCA toxic-lily classification; the toxic principle is unknown and cats are the only species known to be affected. Any ingestion of plant, pollen or vase water can cause vomiting, lethargy and fatal acute kidney failure in cats. Keep away from cats. 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 lilium 'regale'.

What should I do if my cat ate lilium 'regale'?

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 lilium 'regale' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Lilium 'Regale' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full lilium 'regale' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to lilium 'regale'?

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 lilium 'regale' pet-safety