Can Cats Eat Easter Lily?

No — Easter Lily is severely toxic to cats

Cats should not eat or be near Easter Lily (Lilium longiflorum). It contains unknown nephrotoxin which can cause vomiting, lethargy, kidney failure (cats) in cats.

What Happens if a Cat Eats Easter Lily?

Symptoms typically appear within 6 to 12 hours:

  • Vomiting
  • Lethargy
  • Kidney failure (cats)
  • Loss of appetite
  • Seizures (cats)
  • Death (cats)

My Cat Ate Easter Lily — What Should I Do?

CATS: Life-threatening emergency. Rush to vet immediately. IV fluid therapy must begin within 18 hours of exposure to prevent irreversible kidney damage. DOGS: Mild stomach upset only.

This is a veterinary emergency for cats. Do not wait for symptoms. Call ASPCA Poison Control (888) 426-4435 or your emergency vet immediately.

Key Facts About Easter Lily and Cats

No — severe toxicity

No — mild toxicity

all parts

Lilium longiflorum

Cat-Safe Alternatives to Easter Lily

If you love the look of Easter Lily, consider these cat-safe alternatives:

✓ Orchid ✓ Gerbera Daisy ✓ African Violet

Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, Pet Poison Helpline, Merck Veterinary Manual. View full Easter Lily profile.