Why Are Lilies Toxic to Cats?

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Calico cat sniffing a bouquet of white Convallaria flowers arranged in a glass vase.

Infographic listing lilies highly toxic to cats-such as daylily, tiger lily, and Easter lily-causing vomiting, lethargy, appetite loss, and dehydration, plus less toxic lilies and their effects.

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Calico cat sniffing a bouquet of white Convallaria flowers arranged in a glass vase.

Curiosity about lilies can actually kill a cat

The lily of the valley (Convallaria species) pictured here contains cardiotoxins...

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Infographic listing lilies highly toxic to cats-such as daylily, tiger lily, and Easter lily-causing vomiting, lethargy, appetite loss, and dehydration, plus less toxic lilies and their effects.

Not all lilies are equally toxic to cats

Lilies of the genus Lilum and Hemerocallis are particularly dangerous,...

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