Typical Total Cost Range (National Average)
Based on national average veterinary pricing. These are typical ranges — your actual costs may be significantly higher or lower.
Cost data last updated April 2026. Based on veterinary pricing data from practices across the United States.
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$500 - $1,300
Cat caught within the first 1-2 hours after nibbling a lily leaf or licking pollen, with no symptoms yet.
$1,300 - $2,500
Cat confirmed to have eaten lily material needing the standard 48-72 hours of IV fluid therapy.
$2,500 - $3,500
Delayed presentation or developed acute kidney failure with elevated kidney values and reduced urine output.
Cost Breakdown
Exam Fee
Initial examination and assessment
$75 - $150
Diagnostics
Blood work, X-rays, ultrasound, etc.
$150 - $500
Treatment
Medications, procedures, surgery
$125 - $1,000
Hospitalization
Overnight stays, monitoring, ICU
$150 - $1,850
What to Expect at the Vet
True lilies (Easter, Tiger, Asiatic, Daylily, Japanese Show) are extremely toxic to cats and can cause fatal kidney failure from exposure to any part of the plant, including the pollen and water from the vase. Even small exposures — a cat brushing against the flowers and grooming pollen off their fur — can be lethal. Aggressive IV fluid therapy for 48-72 hours is the standard treatment, ideally started within 6 hours of exposure.
This is classified as a critical emergency. Seek care immediately.
Note: Treatment must begin within 6-18 hours for the strongest outcomes. If kidney failure develops (seen on bloodwork by 24-72 hours), prognosis is very poor. Not all lilies are equally toxic — peace lilies and calla lilies cause only oral irritation, not kidney failure. True lilies should never be in homes with cats.
Your veterinarian will perform an initial examination ($75-$150) followed by diagnostic tests ($150-$500) to determine the appropriate treatment approach. Treatment costs ($125-$1,000) vary based on the specific intervention needed. Hospitalization and monitoring ($150-$1,850) may be required.
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