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Is Tiger Lily safe for dogs?

Lilium tigrinum

The Tiger Lily is a bulbous perennial known for its striking orange, spotted flowers. It is highly dangerous to cats, as all parts of the plant can cause severe health complications.

Ditch LilyLilium lancifoliumLilium tigrinumTiger Lily
Light
Full sun to partial shade
Habit
Upright bulbous perennial
Care
Low

Safety status

Dogs

Uncertain

Identity or evidence quality is not strong enough for a firm answer.

Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.

What this means for your dog

Dogs do not face the acute kidney-failure danger Tiger Lily poses to cats — ASPCA's Tiger Lily entry classifies Lilium tigrinum as toxic to cats only, with no toxic principle reported for dogs. A dog that nibbles a leaf, stem, or petal is most likely to be fine, though any non-food plant material can cause a one-off vomit or loose stool from the fibre alone.

Sources: ASPCA.

If a pet has chewed or swallowed plant material and is showing symptoms, contact a veterinarian or poison resource immediately. This product is for structured reference, not diagnosis.

Dogsconcern notes

Common signs

Potential for mild gastrointestinal upset including vomiting or diarrhea.

Escalation note

While not listed as highly toxic to dogs like it is for cats, ingestion of any non-food plant material can cause digestive distress. Consult your veterinarian if your dog consumes this plant.

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Source evidence

ASPCA Toxic Plant List

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Tiger Lily is toxic to cats, causing potential kidney failure.

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