Cat Health & Safety

Easter, tiger, stargazer, and the other lilies of the Lilium genus, as well as the daylily species in the Hemerocallis genus are extremely toxic to cats! One nibble on a petal or a leaf, a lick of pollen, or even a lap of the water from a vase with these lilies can cause an expensive and potentially fatal case of acute kidney failure in a cat. Putting these flowers “out of reach” isn’t enough. Not only are cats incredible climbers, but petals and leaves wilt and fall when they die. Also, the pollen drifts on air currents and can easily get on your cat’s coat where they may groom it off. The only way to truly make sure your cat is safe is to keep these lilies out of your home and yard. And be vigilant whenever you receive (or give) flower bouquets — these lilies are very common at supermarkets, farmers markets, and florists. Other lilies — including lily of the valley — can also be very dangerous to cats, just in a different way. Check out the list below of lilies to keep away from your cat.