Lilies
Lilies
Plants
Scientific name
Lillium sp
Alternate names
Easter Lily, Madonna Lily, Oriental Lily, Stargazer Lily, Tiger Lily
Toxicity to pets
All parts of lilies from the Lilium genus are toxic for cats. This includes any amount of leaf, stem, flower, pollen, vase water, or rhizome (root). Ingestion results in vomiting, abdominal pain, dehydration and acute kidney failure. Early treatment is vital for cats following any exposure to these lilies.
For more information about lilies, including safer alternative flowers for homes with cats and educational materials, visit our No Lilies for Kitties page.
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
