To cats, yes, and seriously. Orange day lily is a daylily, and daylilies can cause fatal kidney failure in cats. Dogs usually get no more than a mild stomach upset.
Orange day lily, often called ditch lily, spreads readily and grows wild along roadsides and ditches in many places, as well as in gardens. Like all daylilies, every part is toxic to cats: leaves, flowers, stems and pollen. Because it grows wild, cats that roam outdoors may come across it away from home.
In cats, vomiting, drooling, loss of appetite and lethargy start within a few hours and may seem to settle. Kidney failure then develops over one to three days: the cat drinks and urinates more at first, then little or not at all, and becomes weak and withdrawn. Dogs usually get no more than a mild stomach upset.
If your cat has chewed any part of the plant, licked the pollen or drunk the vase water, take it to a vet immediately, without waiting for symptoms. Treatment with IV fluids started early, ideally within 18 hours, usually prevents kidney damage. Wipe pollen off the fur and face so your cat can't lick more off, and bring a piece of the plant. A dog only needs a vet if vomiting persists.
Data sourced from public ASPCA lists. For general guidance only. If you suspect your pet has ingested something harmful, contact your vet or an animal poison control center immediately. · Privacy Policy