Keep All Lilies Away From Your Kitties
Spring is Springing and Easter is right around the corner. It's a time where the sun is shining and flowers are blooming. But did you know there are many flowers and plants that can be toxic to your pet?
Its true! Common plants such as Daffodils, Daisy's, and Tulips can be very dangerous to your pet. And one of the most common and most dangerous, especially to our feline friends, is the Lilly! Just a taste of the petal, leaves, the pollen or the water from the vase and be deadly. There are many different species of lily and most all are highly toxic. Listed below are are few of the most dangers species.
The top 8 most deadly species of lily are as follows:
- Asiatic lily – including hybrids (Lilium asiatica)
- Day lily (Hemerocallis species)
- Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum)
- Japanese Show lily (Lilium speciosum)
- Rubrum lily (Lilium speciosum var. rubrum)
- Stargazer lily (Lilium ‘Stargazer’- a hybrid)
- Tiger lily (Lilium tigrinum or lancifolium)
- Wood lily (Lilium philadelphicum or umbellatum)
***For a full list of poisonous plants visit: ASPCA Toxic & Non-Toxic Plants ***
If you suspect that your cat has been exposed to a lily (or any other poisonous plant), take them to the vet immediately. Lilies can cause severe kidney failure and are potentially life threatening. So take their exposure seriously. Most of the time you will not notice symptoms until its too late.
Fresh flowers and potted plants are a beautiful Spring time staple. But BEWARE of their dangers! Many plants and flowers are poisonous, not just lilies. It is best to keep your pets safe and keep plants and flowers away from your pets!
03/27/2018