Can Cats Eat Lily Plants?
All parts of true lilies are extremely toxic and often fatal to cats.
Details
True lilies (Easter lily, Tiger lily, Asiatic lily, Daylily) are the #1 plant-related cause of cat deaths. Even tiny amounts — a few grains of pollen licked off fur, one petal, or water from the vase — can cause fatal kidney failure within 24-72 hours.
Symptoms to Watch For
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Lethargy
- Kidney failure
- Death within 3-7 days without treatment
Safe Alternatives
- Cat grass
- Catnip plants
- Spider plants
- Boston ferns
Source: Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery