Can dogs eat lilies?

Updated 2026-08-07 · Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control — Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database · Free · No sign-up

No — lilies should not be given to dogs. If yours has already eaten some, call your vet.
If your dog may have eaten something harmful, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 right now — don't wait for symptoms. A consultation fee may apply to the ASPCA hotline.
Verdict for dogsDon't feed
Severity2 / 5 — Mild — usually stomach upset; watch them.
Safe amountNone
CategoryPlants
SourceASPCA Animal Poison Control — Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database · reviewed 2026-08-07 · confidence: high

Why

The ASPCA lists true lilies (Lilium species) as non-toxic to dogs — the deadly kidney reaction is a cat problem. A dog that eats plant material can still vomit or get an upset stomach, and lilies are not food, so there is no reason to allow it.

Signs to watch for if your dog has eaten lilies

Signs can lag by a day or more, so no symptoms does not mean your dog is clear — call rather than watch.

What to do now

Don't feed it. If your dog has already eaten some, call your vet or poison control with the amount and the timing and follow their advice.

Never induce vomiting and never give any medicine unless a vet tells you to — it can do more damage than the poison. What we will and won't tell you.

Safer alternatives for dogs

What about cats?

Can cats eat lilies? — Toxic for cats.

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FAQ

Can dogs eat lilies?

No — lilies should not be given to dogs. If yours has already eaten some, call your vet. The ASPCA lists true lilies (Lilium species) as non-toxic to dogs — the deadly kidney reaction is a cat problem. A dog that eats plant material can still vomit or get an upset stomach, and lilies are not food, so there is no reason to allow it.

What happens if a dog eats lilies?

Watch for: Vomiting and drooling; Loss of appetite and hiding; Lethargy; Urinating more, then not at all — kidney failure can set in within 24–72 hours. Some signs lag by a day — call, don't wait.

How many lilies are dangerous for a dog?

The safe amount is none, as an occasional treat rather than a daily habit. Large amounts mainly cause stomach upset; if that doesn't settle within a day, call your vet.

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