Plant safety record
Easter Lily
Lilium longiflorum
A true bulb-forming lily with upright stems and large trumpet-shaped white flowers.
Also called: Trumpet lily, Bermuda lily
Cats
Confirmed toxic
Documented as toxic to cats.
Evidence Strong evidence
Dogs
Confirmed non-toxic
Documented as non-toxic to dogs by the cited source.
Evidence Strong evidence
Why PawPlants gives these results
Documented as toxic to cats. Documented as non-toxic to dogs by the cited source. The word lily is used for unrelated plants with very different pet-safety profiles.
Identification details
A true bulb-forming lily with upright stems and large trumpet-shaped white flowers. The word lily is used for unrelated plants with very different pet-safety profiles. Look for the scientific name Lilium longiflorum or a verified synonym on the plant label.
Evidence and classification
Cat evidence: Strong evidence. Dog evidence: Strong evidence. Important qualification: Cats are the species identified as affected by the cited veterinary source. Non-toxic does not mean edible or free from gastrointestinal upset.
Sources
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Lilium longiflorum | Plants of the World Online
Scope: Accepted name and family for Lilium longiflorum.
Reviewed: 2026-07-30
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Toxic and Non-toxic Plants: Easter Lily
Scope: Veterinary cat and dog classification for Easter Lily.
Reviewed: 2026-07-30
Frequently asked questions
Does Easter Lily have the same result for cats and dogs?
No. The reviewed cat and dog classifications differ, so read the pet-specific result.
Can the common name confirm the plant?
No. The word lily is used for unrelated plants with very different pet-safety profiles.