My dog ate lilies (true lilies & daylilies) — what should I do?
GREEN — Usually watch at home
What to do now
- Usually not dangerous in small amounts. Watch for the symptoms below for the next 24 hours.
- Call your vet if symptoms appear, the amount was large, or your dog is very small, old, or ill.
- Remove any remaining material and keep packaging/labels — the vet will want product names and amounts.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control expert tells you to.
- Note the time it was eaten, roughly how much, and your dog's weight.
Why it's a problem
Deadly kidney toxin to CATS ONLY. In dogs usually mild stomach upset. If a cat may have touched the plant, pollen or vase water, that cat needs an ER now.
Symptoms to watch for
Mild vomiting/diarrhea in dogs.
When: Hours
⚠️ CAT WARNING: any lily exposure in a cat is an emergency. Lily of the valley is different and dangerous to dogs.
Frequently asked questions
Is lilies (true lilies & daylilies) dangerous for dogs?
Usually not seriously. Deadly kidney toxin to CATS ONLY. In dogs usually mild stomach upset. If a cat may have touched the plant, pollen or vase water, that cat needs an ER now. Monitor and call your vet if symptoms appear.
What are the symptoms if my dog ate lilies (true lilies & daylilies)?
Mild vomiting/diarrhea in dogs.
How soon do symptoms appear after a dog eats lilies (true lilies & daylilies)?
Hours
Is there anything else to know about lilies (true lilies & daylilies)?
CAT WARNING: any lily exposure in a cat is an emergency. Lily of the valley is different and dangerous to dogs.
What should I do if my dog ate lilies (true lilies & daylilies)?
Usually not dangerous in small amounts. Watch for the symptoms below for the next 24 hours. Call your vet if symptoms appear, the amount was large, or your dog is very small, old, or ill.
Who can I call for help?
ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661, both 24/7 (fees may apply), or your nearest emergency vet.
Dose guidance
No reliable dog-specific threshold is published for home use, so any amount should be discussed with your vet or a poison hotline.
Sources
- Pet Poison Helpline: lilies
- ASPCA Toxic & Non-Toxic Plants: easter lily
- ASPCA Toxic & Non-Toxic Plants: day lilies many varieties
Last verified against these sources: 2026-10-13. Where sources disagree, PawPanic uses the more conservative guidance.
Also known as: easter lily, tiger lily, stargazer, daylily, asiatic lily · Category: Plant · Last reviewed 2026-10-14