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Lily poisoning in cats mainly threatens which organ?

Kidney failure is the big danger from lilies.

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  1. The lungs
  2. The eyes
  3. The kidneys ✔

Why: Cornell says lilies can cause life-threatening kidney failure in cats, even from tiny amounts. The ASPCA lists vomiting, loss of appetite and lethargy among the signs.

Huh, didn't know that: The ASPCA lists cats as the only species known to be affected by Easter lily.

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Answer: The kidneys. Cornell says lilies can cause life-threatening kidney failure in cats, even from tiny amounts. The ASPCA lists vomiting, loss of appetite and lethargy among the signs.

  1. Cornell Feline Health Center, Common Cat Hazards www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/common-cat-hazards-0
    Lilies are especially toxic to cats; they can cause life-threatening kidney failure if ingested even in tiny amounts.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. ASPCA, Easter Lily www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/easter-lily
    Vomiting, inappetence, lethargy, kidney failure, and death is possible. Cats are only species known to be affected.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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