Pet safety
Is Daylily 'Golden Zebra' toxic to dogs?
Hemerocallis 'Golden Zebra'
Yes — daylily 'golden zebra' 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. Hemerocallis (daylily) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats; ingestion of any plant part — including pollen — can cause acute kidney failure that may be fatal. Dogs may experience vomiting or lethargy. The ornamental foliage should not distract from the serious toxicity risk to cats.
What to do if your dog ate daylily 'golden zebra'
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move daylily 'golden zebra' out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
- Bring a leaf or photo of daylily 'golden zebra' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten daylily 'golden zebra', contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is daylily 'golden zebra' toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is daylily 'golden zebra' toxic to dogs?
Yes — daylily 'golden zebra' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Hemerocallis (daylily) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats; ingestion of any plant part — including pollen — can cause acute kidney failure that may be fatal. Dogs may experience vomiting or lethargy. The ornamental foliage should not distract from the serious toxicity risk to cats.
What are the symptoms if a dog eats daylily 'golden zebra'?
Hemerocallis (daylily) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats; ingestion of any plant part — including pollen — can cause acute kidney failure that may be fatal. Dogs may experience vomiting or lethargy. The ornamental foliage should not distract from the serious toxicity risk to 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 dog has had access to daylily 'golden zebra'.
What should I do if my dog ate daylily 'golden zebra'?
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 'golden zebra' toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Daylily 'Golden Zebra' is toxic to cats as well. See the full daylily 'golden zebra' pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a dog-safe alternative to daylily 'golden zebra'?
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 'golden zebra' pet-safety
- Is daylily 'golden zebra' toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is daylily 'golden zebra' toxic to cats?
- My dog ate daylily 'golden zebra' — emergency steps
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete daylily 'golden zebra' care guide