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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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Check Tiger Lily for your dog

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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.

Part of the Easter Lily guide

For related dog-safety questions and product-by-product answers, see the complete easter lily guide.

Signs to watch for

Vomiting, drooling, loose stool, pollen-stained muzzle, reduced appetite

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What to do next

Clear away the remaining plant, wipe pollen off the face and paws, and watch for the vomiting to settle.

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Pollen is the part people forget

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.

SourcesUpdated July 29, 2026
  • ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, toxic and non-toxic plants (Lilium species)
  • Merck Veterinary Manual, poisonous plants
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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 general editorial hazard ratings, not a calculation of your dog's exposure. They cannot establish that an amount is safe. In an emergency, call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661.