Is Daylily 'Little Grapette' toxic to dogs?

Yes — daylily 'little grapette' 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; all plant parts — including pollen — can cause acute kidney failure in cats, which may be fatal. Dogs may experience gastrointestinal upset. As a popular container and patio plant, 'Little Grapette' must never be placed where cats can access it.

Hemerocallis (daylily) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats; all plant parts — including pollen — can cause acute kidney failure in cats, which may be fatal. Dogs may experience gastrointestinal upset. As a popular container and patio plant, 'Little Grapette' must never be placed 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 'little grapette'.

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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

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

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.