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Is Daylily 'Happy Returns' toxic to dogs?

Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — daylily 'happy returns' 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. All Hemerocallis (daylily) cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Any ingestion — flowers, leaves, or pollen — can cause acute kidney failure in cats. Toxic to dogs at high doses. This plant should never be grown where cats can access it.

What to do if your dog ate daylily 'happy returns'

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

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

Is daylily 'happy returns' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is daylily 'happy returns' toxic to dogs?

Yes — daylily 'happy returns' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All Hemerocallis (daylily) cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Any ingestion — flowers, leaves, or pollen — can cause acute kidney failure in cats. Toxic to dogs at high doses. This plant should never be grown where cats can access it.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats daylily 'happy returns'?

All Hemerocallis (daylily) cultivars are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. Any ingestion — flowers, leaves, or pollen — can cause acute kidney failure in cats. Toxic to dogs at high doses. This plant should never be grown where cats can access it. 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 'happy returns'.

What should I do if my dog ate daylily 'happy returns'?

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 'happy returns' toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to daylily 'happy returns'?

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 'happy returns' pet-safety