Is Lilies Poisonous to Pets?
🔴 Highly toxic — call a vet now · Cats
True lilies are extremely dangerous to cats. Even a tiny amount, including pollen or vase water, can cause fatal kidney failure. They cause mild stomach upset in dogs.
Warning signs to watch for
- •Vomiting and drooling
- •Loss of appetite and hiding
- •Increased then decreased urination
- •Kidney failure within 1 to 3 days
What to do right now
For cats, this is a true emergency. Go to an emergency vet immediately, even if your cat seems fine. Early treatment is the difference between recovery and kidney failure.
ASPCA Poison Control: (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661
Frequently asked questions
Is lilies poisonous to cats?
True lilies are extremely dangerous to cats. Even a tiny amount, including pollen or vase water, can cause fatal kidney failure. They cause mild stomach upset in dogs.
What are the symptoms of lilies poisoning?
Watch for vomiting and drooling, loss of appetite and hiding, increased then decreased urination, kidney failure within 1 to 3 days. Signs can come on quickly or be delayed depending on how much your pet was exposed to.
What should I do if my pet was exposed to lilies?
For cats, this is a true emergency. Go to an emergency vet immediately, even if your cat seems fine. Early treatment is the difference between recovery and kidney failure.
Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control, Pet Poison Helpline. This is general guidance, not a diagnosis. In any suspected poisoning, contact your vet or a poison hotline right away.
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