Re: Easter Lilies toxic to cats!
All lilies are toxic to cats
Re: Easter Lilies toxic to cats!
Thanks for sending that out. Especially during the Easter holiday when many people bring their "Easter" lilies home I don't think most people are aware just how toxic those plants can be. They are also toxic to dogs. When I was working at the Vet Emergency Clinic two years ago, we had TWO dogs come in within 48 hours! And, sadly, one did not make it. :( Patti
Re: Easter Lilies toxic to cats!
Does anyone know if Tiger lillies are toxic to cats? We have some in our yard, and I am wondering if we should dig them up. Michelle
Re: Easter Lilies toxic to cats!
never mind-- the original email says tiger lillies are toxic. I'll dig them up. Michelle
Re: Easter Lilies toxic to cats!
In a message dated 4/13/06 11:24:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone know if Tiger lillies are toxic to cats? We have some in our yard, and I am wondering if we should dig them up. Michelle Michelle~ Yes, they are. See this article: http://www.cfainc.org/articles/lilies.html -If that link doesn't work, just google "Lilies Toxic to Cats" or go to CFA's main page I am terrible w/ posting/pasting links I don't know if you have to worry about digging yours up... Do your cats dig in your yard? Better to be safe than sorry though.. Patti
Easter Lilies toxic to cats!
Easter Lilies Holly Nash, DVM, MS Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster Smith, Inc. Easter lilies, and other lilies can be toxic to cats, causing kidney failure and death. All parts of the lily can be toxic, and eating just one leaf can result in severe poisoning. After eating a portion of an Easter lily, a cat will generally vomit and become depressed within 2 hours. The vomiting may subside, but the cat will not eat and continue to become more depressed. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you know or suspect your cat has eaten any part of an Easter lily. Treatment includes causing the cat to vomit by giving an emetic, administering activated charcoal and a cathartic (stimulates bowel movements), and giving subcutaenous or intravenous fluids. A cat must be treated within 18 hours of ingesting the plant, or the damage to the kidneys will be irreversible. Other lilies which belong to this same plant species and are also toxic include tiger lilies, rubrum or Japanese showy lilies, and various day lilies. Many other bulb plants are also poisonous such as daffodils and hyacinths. http://savingspaldingpets.blogspot.com/
