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Is Daylily toxic to dogs?

Hemerocallis spp.

Toxic to dogs

Yes — daylily is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists Hemerocallis spp. (daylilies) as toxic, and like true lilies they cause acute kidney failure in cats from even a small ingestion of any part, including pollen — often fatal if not treated within about 18 hours. Daylilies are not botanically lilies, but the risk to cats is the same. Dogs typically get milder stomach upset. Any feline exposure is an emergency: call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 right away.

What to do if your dog ate daylily

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

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

Is daylily toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is daylily toxic to dogs?

Yes — daylily is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Hemerocallis spp. (daylilies) as toxic, and like true lilies they cause acute kidney failure in cats from even a small ingestion of any part, including pollen — often fatal if not treated within about 18 hours. Daylilies are not botanically lilies, but the risk to cats is the same. Dogs typically get milder stomach upset. Any feline exposure is an emergency: call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 right away.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats daylily?

The ASPCA lists Hemerocallis spp. (daylilies) as toxic, and like true lilies they cause acute kidney failure in cats from even a small ingestion of any part, including pollen — often fatal if not treated within about 18 hours. Daylilies are not botanically lilies, but the risk to cats is the same. Dogs typically get milder stomach upset. Any feline exposure is an emergency: call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 right away. 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 dog has had access to daylily.

What should I do if my dog ate daylily?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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 toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to daylily?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full daylily pet-safety