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Day lilies are not true lilies. Are they safe for cats?

Day lilies are toxic to cats just like true lilies.

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  1. No, day lilies are poisonous too ✔
  2. Yes, only true lilies are toxic
  3. Yes, if the pollen is removed

Why: International Cat Care says all species of true lily (Lilium) and day lily (Hemerocallis) are poisonous to cats. Cats who survive may need lifelong kidney care.

Huh, didn't know that: Plants like lily of the valley, peace lily and calla lily are not true lilies, and can have different toxic effects.

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Answer: No, day lilies are poisonous too. International Cat Care says all species of true lily (Lilium) and day lily (Hemerocallis) are poisonous to cats. Cats who survive may need lifelong kidney care.

  1. International Cat Care, Lily poisoning in cats icatcare.org/articles/lily-poisoning-in-cats
    all species of Lilium (true lily) and Hemerocallis (day lily), are poisonous to cats.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. International Cat Care, Lily poisoning in cats icatcare.org/articles/lily-poisoning-in-cats
    many plants have lily in their name such as lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis), peace lily
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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