🌷 Easter & Spring

Easter and spring dangers for cats

Easter lilies, chocolate eggs, hot cross buns, and spring bulbs — the seasonal hazards that catch UK cats out each year.

Content compiled with reference to guidance from the Blue Cross, PDSA, Royal Veterinary College (RVC), Battersea, and Animal PoisonLine. This site does not provide veterinary advice — always consult a vet. Last reviewed: 27 September 2026.

Easter brings two of the most dangerous cat exposures of the year: Easter lilies (acute kidney failure from a single petal or pollen lick) and chocolate eggs (theobromine). Spring gardens add tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.

The UK Easter & spring hazard list (16)

Easter lilies no Lilies no Tiger lilies no Daylilies no Easter eggs no Chocolate no Milk chocolate no Dark chocolate no Hot cross buns no Raisins no Sultanas no Currants no Daffodils no Tulips no Hyacinths no Xylitol no

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If you're worried right now

Call your vet or out-of-hours emergency vet first. For poison advice, the Animal PoisonLine (UK) is on 01202 509000 — 24/7, charges apply. Your vet can also call the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) directly.