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Is Daylily 'Prairie Blue Eyes' toxic to dogs?

Hemerocallis 'Prairie Blue Eyes'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — daylily 'prairie blue eyes' 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 (daylilies) are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. All cultivars, including 'Prairie Blue Eyes', contain nephrotoxic compounds that can cause acute kidney failure in cats following ingestion of any plant part, including pollen. Fatality can occur within 72 hours without veterinary treatment. Mildly toxic to dogs.

What to do if your dog ate daylily 'prairie blue eyes'

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

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

Is daylily 'prairie blue eyes' toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is daylily 'prairie blue eyes' toxic to dogs?

Yes — daylily 'prairie blue eyes' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Hemerocallis (daylilies) are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. All cultivars, including 'Prairie Blue Eyes', contain nephrotoxic compounds that can cause acute kidney failure in cats following ingestion of any plant part, including pollen. Fatality can occur within 72 hours without veterinary treatment. Mildly toxic to dogs.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats daylily 'prairie blue eyes'?

Hemerocallis (daylilies) are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats. All cultivars, including 'Prairie Blue Eyes', contain nephrotoxic compounds that can cause acute kidney failure in cats following ingestion of any plant part, including pollen. Fatality can occur within 72 hours without veterinary treatment. Mildly toxic to dogs. 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 'prairie blue eyes'.

What should I do if my dog ate daylily 'prairie blue eyes'?

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 'prairie blue eyes' toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to daylily 'prairie blue eyes'?

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 'prairie blue eyes' pet-safety