Is it bad for them? · True lilies (Lilium / Hemerocallis)
My cat ate true lilies (lilium / hemerocallis) — what now?
Enter your cat's weight and how much they ate. We'll calculate the dose, give you a clear severity level, and the right poison helpline for your country.
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If your cat just ate true lilies (lilium / hemerocallis)
- 1Move your cat away from any remaining true lilies (lilium / hemerocallis) so they can't eat more.
- 2Note the details a vet will ask for: your cat's weight, roughly how much they ate, and when.
- 3Don't try to make them vomit unless a vet or poison line tells you to — with some substances it causes more harm.
- 4Get advice now — enter the amount in the calculator above for a severity read, and call the helpline below.
About true lilies (lilium / hemerocallis) toxicity in cats
All parts of true lilies (Lilium and Hemerocallis species) cause acute kidney injury in cats. Even pollen brushed off the fur during grooming can be enough. Treat any exposure as an emergency.
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True lilies (lilium / hemerocallis) and cats — common questions
Can true lilies (lilium / hemerocallis) poison a cat?
Yes. All parts of true lilies (Lilium and Hemerocallis species) cause acute kidney injury in cats. Even pollen brushed off the fur during grooming can be enough. Treat any exposure as an emergency. There is no known safe dose, so treat any amount as an emergency.
How much true lilies (lilium / hemerocallis) does it take to harm a cat?
Any amount can be dangerous — there is no established safe dose of true lilies (lilium / hemerocallis) for cats. Don't wait for symptoms to appear before getting help.
What should I do if my cat ate true lilies (lilium / hemerocallis)?
Act quickly: note your cat's weight, roughly how much they ate and when, and keep any packaging. Don't try to make them vomit unless a vet or poison line tells you to. In US, contact Pet Poison Helpline on +1-855-764-7661 (24/7) or your nearest vet straight away.
How does the true lilies (lilium / hemerocallis) toxicity calculator work?
Enter your cat's weight and how much they ate. We work out the dose in mg/kg from vet-reviewed thresholds, grade the severity, and show the right poison helpline for your country. It's free and needs no account.