Is Tiger Lily Toxic to Cats?
Yes — tiger lily is toxic to cats and can be fatal.
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
- Vomiting
- Drooling
- Loss of appetite
- Hiding or lethargy
- Drinking and urinating more, then less
- Acute kidney failure within 1-3 days; can be fatal
Toxic parts
All parts, including pollen and vase water
Toxic compound
Unknown water-soluble toxin
What to do now
- 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.
Good to know
Any part of a tiger lily can cause fatal kidney failure in cats. Get a cat to the vet immediately, even if it seems fine.
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Frequently asked questions
Is tiger lily toxic to cats?
Yes — tiger lily is toxic to cats and can be fatal. Any part of a tiger lily can cause fatal kidney failure in cats. Get a cat to the vet immediately, even if it seems fine.
What are the symptoms of tiger 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 tiger 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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