Is Easter Lily Toxic to Pets?
Yes — Easter lily is toxic to cats and can be fatal. No — Easter lily is non-toxic to dogs. No — Easter lily is non-toxic to horses.
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.
- Scientific name
- Lilium longiflorum
- Toxic compound
- Unknown water-soluble toxin
- Toxic parts
- All parts, including pollen and vase water
- Also known as
- white lily, lilium longiflorum
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Drooling
- Loss of appetite
- Hiding or lethargy
- Drinking and urinating more, then less
- Acute kidney failure within 1-3 days; can be fatal
Dogs (non-toxic)
- Mild stomach upset if a lot is eaten
Horses (non-toxic)
- Mild stomach upset if a lot is eaten
What to do
If your 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.
If your dog ate Easter lily
- This is generally considered safe for dogs.
- Large amounts of any plant or unfamiliar food can still cause stomach upset.
- Call your vet if your dog seems unwell.
If your horse ate Easter lily
- This is generally considered safe for horses.
- Large amounts of any plant or unfamiliar food can still cause stomach upset.
- Call your vet if your horse seems unwell.
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. Common signs include vomiting, drooling, loss of appetite.
Is Easter lily toxic to dogs?
No — Easter lily is non-toxic to dogs. Common signs include mild stomach upset if a lot is eaten.
Is Easter lily toxic to horses?
No — Easter lily is non-toxic to horses. Common signs include mild stomach upset if a lot is eaten.
Which parts of Easter lily are toxic?
All parts, including pollen and vase water.
What makes Easter lily toxic?
Unknown water-soluble toxin.