Reported non-toxic
Rose
Rosa species
Roses are commonly reported as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, but thorns, pesticides, and fertilizers can still cause problems.
Lily exposure
My cat ate a lily: what should I do?
If a cat may have chewed a true lily or daylily, treat it as urgent and contact a veterinarian or poison-control service immediately.
What to tell the veterinarian or poison-control service
- The exact plant name from the bouquet tag, pot label, receipt, or photo.
- Whether the plant was a true lily, daylily, calla lily, peace lily, or alstroemeria.
- Which part may have been chewed: leaf, petal, stem, pollen, or water from a vase.
- Approximate time, amount, and any symptoms.
What not to do after searching
Do not use this site to choose a home treatment, induce vomiting, or wait because the cat looks normal. A professional can judge the specific plant and exposure.
Lily names that cause confusion
Not every plant called lily has the same risk, but all deserve caution until identified.
| Plant | Scientific name | Cat status | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily | Lilium and Hemerocallis species | High-risk toxic | True lilies and daylilies are high-risk plants for cats. Even small exposures should be treated as urgent. |
| Easter Lily | Lilium longiflorum | High-risk toxic | Easter lily is a true lily and should be treated as a high-risk plant for cats. Do not wait for symptoms after a known cat exposure. |
| Calla Lily | Zantedeschia species | Reported toxic | Calla lily is not a true lily, but it is still commonly reported as toxic to cats and dogs because chewing can irritate the mouth and stomach. |
| Peace Lily | Spathiphyllum species | Reported toxic | Peace lily is not a true lily, but it is still commonly reported as toxic to cats and dogs due to irritating crystals. |
| Alstroemeria | Alstroemeria species | Use caution | Alstroemeria is not a true lily, but the lily-like common name creates confusion. Treat it as a caution flower and keep chewed stems away from cats. |
| Peruvian Lily | Alstroemeria species | Use caution | Peruvian lily is another common name for alstroemeria. It is not the same as true lilies such as Easter lily, but the shared name makes source checking important. |
Safer bouquet choices after a lily scare
Reported non-toxic
Orchid
Phalaenopsis species
Phalaenopsis orchids are commonly listed as non-toxic for cats and dogs. Use the scientific name when checking a specific orchid.
Reported non-toxic
Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Sunflower is commonly listed as non-toxic for cats, dogs, and horses, making it a safer bouquet choice than lilies.