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Tiger lilies belong to the true-lily group that causes fatal kidney failure in cats. Dogs are not susceptible to that effect. For a dog, the realistic outcome is a day of vomiting from chewed stems and swallowed pollen.
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Why Tiger Lily needs caution
Lilium lancifolium is a true lily, which puts it in the group that destroys feline kidneys, but dogs are not susceptible to that effect. What is left for a dog is irritant and mechanical: chewed stems and heavy orange pollen upsetting the stomach for a day.
With tiger lilies the flower does not need to be eaten for a cat in the household to be exposed.
1. Heavy orange pollen travels
Tiger lily pollen drops freely onto surfaces, fur, and floors. A dog brushing past a vase mostly ends up with a stained muzzle and a mild stomach. A cat that walks through the same pollen and then grooms it off has taken a nephrotoxic dose, which is why the plant leaves the house rather than just the dog's reach. Compare every lily species by real risk to dogs →
FAQ
How much Tiger Lily is dangerous?
For dogs there is no kidney-toxic dose; amount just scales the GI upset. For cats any exposure, including grooming pollen off their own coat, is an emergency.
Can I treat this at home?
For a dog, usually. Rinse the mouth, offer water, feed plainly for a day.
When should I call the vet?
Persistent vomiting, a small dog that ate a large amount, or a cat in the household with any possible exposure.
•ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, toxic and non-toxic plants (Lilium species)
•Merck Veterinary Manual, poisonous plants
Compiled from veterinary poison-control and medical reference sources, including the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, the Pet Poison Helpline, and the Merck Veterinary Manual. This is general educational information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for examination by your veterinarian. DogSafe's severity ratings are our own assessment, calculated from published guidance and your dog's weight. In an emergency, call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661.