PupkeeperCaution
Is lilies (true lilies and daylilies) toxic to dogs?
Usually mild for dogs. True lilies and daylilies may cause stomach upset but are not known to damage a dog's kidneys.
What to do now
- Make sure it was a true lily or daylily. Glory (flame) lily and lily of the valley are emergencies, and peace and calla lilies burn the mouth: see those entries.
- Watch for vomiting or diarrhea.
- Call your vet if your dog keeps vomiting, seems unwell, or you aren't sure which plant it was.
Don't
- Don't make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Don't keep lilies where a cat can reach them: they can cause kidney failure in cats.
Signs to watch for
- Mild stomach upset
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Why
In dogs, true lilies (Lilium) and daylilies (Hemerocallis) are linked only to mild stomach upset, usually after a large amount. Other plants called 'lily' are different: glory or flame lily (Gloriosa) contains colchicine and is an emergency, and peace and calla lilies burn the mouth.
Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Easter Lily
- Pet Poison Helpline: Easter Pet Dangers
- AKC: Poisonous Plants for Dogs
- Pet Poison Helpline: Glory Lily
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Peace Lily
Guide reviewed 9 October 2026.
General information from the sources above, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your vet.