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Is Orange Lily toxic to cats?

Lilium bulbiferum

Toxic to cats

Yes — orange 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. All true Lilium species are severely toxic to cats (ASPCA confirmed). Any part of Lilium bulbiferum — leaf, petal, pollen, or stem — can cause acute kidney failure in cats, which is life-threatening without immediate veterinary care. Harmful to dogs in large amounts. Complete cat exclusion from the growing area is essential.

What to do if your cat ate orange lily

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

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

Is orange lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is orange lily toxic to cats?

Yes — orange lily is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All true Lilium species are severely toxic to cats (ASPCA confirmed). Any part of Lilium bulbiferum — leaf, petal, pollen, or stem — can cause acute kidney failure in cats, which is life-threatening without immediate veterinary care. Harmful to dogs in large amounts. Complete cat exclusion from the growing area is essential.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats orange lily?

All true Lilium species are severely toxic to cats (ASPCA confirmed). Any part of Lilium bulbiferum — leaf, petal, pollen, or stem — can cause acute kidney failure in cats, which is life-threatening without immediate veterinary care. Harmful to dogs in large amounts. Complete cat exclusion from the growing area is essential. 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 orange lily.

What should I do if my cat ate orange 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 orange lily toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to orange 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 orange lily pet-safety