Plant toxicology for dogs
Is True Lily & Daylily toxic to dogs?
Lilium spp., Hemerocallis spp. · Liliaceae
Verdict: Is True Lily & Daylily toxic to dogs?
True lilies are far less dangerous to dogs than to cats, but ingestion can still cause illness. The acute kidney-failure syndrome is specific to cats. Dogs may develop stomach upset, and a plant sold as a “lily” may be a different, more dangerous species.
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Call your veterinarian for identification advice
Remove access, save a plant photo or label, and contact your veterinarian or a poison service if any part was swallowed or symptoms appear.
- 1Remove the plant and save its label or take a clear identification photo.
- 2Contact your veterinarian if any part was swallowed or symptoms appear.
- 3Do not induce vomiting unless a veterinary professional instructs you to.
Possible signs after True Lily & Daylily exposure include:
- Vomiting
- Lethargy
- Loss of appetite
- Increased urination, then no urination at all
- Dehydration
- Seizures in late-stage kidney failure
Typical onset: Vomiting and lethargy at 1–3 hours; acute kidney injury at 12–72 hours
Unidentified nephrotoxin present in every part of the plant, including pollen and the water in the vase
Veterinary sources
Reviewed by Dr. Patti McCartney, Animal Naturopathic Doctor. This educational guide supports, but does not replace, diagnosis or treatment from a licensed veterinarian. Risk varies by dose, plant part, body size and health history.