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Is Easter Lily Toxic to Cats?

Yes — Easter lily is toxic to cats and can be fatal.

Toxic

PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.

Symptoms to watch for

Toxic parts

All parts, including pollen and vase water

Toxic compound

Unknown water-soluble toxin

What to do now

  1. Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
  2. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
  3. Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your cat ate.
  4. Note roughly how much was eaten and when.

Good to know

Extremely dangerous to cats: licking pollen off fur or drinking vase water can cause kidney failure. Dogs usually only get an upset stomach.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Easter lily toxic to cats?

Yes — Easter lily is toxic to cats and can be fatal. Extremely dangerous to cats: licking pollen off fur or drinking vase water can cause kidney failure. Dogs usually only get an upset stomach.

What are the symptoms of Easter lily poisoning in cats?

Vomiting. Drooling. Loss of appetite. Hiding or lethargy. Drinking and urinating more, then less. Acute kidney failure within 1-3 days; can be fatal.

What should I do if my cat ate Easter lily?

Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to. Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your cat ate. Note roughly how much was eaten and when.

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