The true lilies are extremely toxic to cats. Even the tiniest amount of pollen can cause a cats kidneys to shut down. Lily of The Valley is extremely toxic to anyone who ingests it.
The true lilies are extremely toxic to cats. Even the tiniest amount of pollen can cause a cats kidneys to shut down. Lily of The Valley is extremely toxic to anyone who ingests it.
The true lilies are extremely toxic to cats. Even the tiniest amount of pollen can cause a cats kidneys to shut down. Lily of The Valley is extremely toxic to anyone who ingests it.
wild, and while many are very beautiful, its important to remember that they are toxic to pets. Peace Lilies are mildly toxic to cats and dogs and effect the digestive tract, Lily of The Valley effects the heart if ingested, and true lilies are extremely toxic to the feline kidney. This pamphlet will tell you what to look for if your pet accidentally ingests part of a lily, and which lilies you should avoid for your pets safety.
Lilies Though many species of lilies are highly toxic to cats, it is important to remember that the different types of lilies cause very different symptoms, and some are even toxic to dogs, and humans as well. The most dangerous lilies are of the genus lilium, sometimes referred to as the true lilies and are incredibly toxic to cats. Even the tiniest amount of pollen or the smallest bite of this flower can cause a cats kidneys to begin to shut down. Tiger Lilies, Stargazer lilies, Easter Lilies and many, many types of common and beautiful lilies are in fact toxic to cats. Though they are not toxic to dogs, some other types of lilies are. Peace Lilies, Calla Lilies and other closely related types of lilies can be mildly toxic to dogs or cats. These flowers contain calcium oxalate crystals within bundles known and raphites, that release and penetrate the mouth, or other parts of the digestive tract when ingested, causing pain and other symptoms. Lily of The Valley are extremely poisonous to anyone who ingests it. The plant contains cardiac glycosides, and eating it can cause bradycardia, cardiac arrhythmia in cats, dogs, and even people. Clinical Signs Look for these symptoms if your cat or dog ingests Calla Lilies, or related plants: Oral pain & often will paw at mouth Drooling Vomiting Inappetance
If your pet, or any family member consumes a Lily of the Valley, these symptoms may occur: Vomiting Diarrhea Bradycardia Severe Cardiac Arrhythmias Seizures Death
Watch for these symptoms in cats that eat any true lily: Vomiting Dehydration Drooling Inappetance Polyuria and/or polydipsia Seizures Kidney failure Death
Diagnosis
As with any poison, the easiest way to diagnose the fact that your cat has eaten a lily is if you witness the act. If you find parts of a lily that have been chewed on, that can be a pretty good indicator as well. Vomiting is a common symptom after ingesting any type of lily, so their vomit may contain the answer to what made them sick. In the case of Calla Lilies, which can be incredibly painful but are not as deadly as true lilies, if the owner is not sure what was eaten a diagnosis can usually be made when the plants calcium oxalate crystals are found in the animals mouth, esophagus and stomach. Lily of the Valley toxicity can be diagnosed if the toxicant is unknown by the identification of the cardiac glycosides from the plant within the animals system. Urinalysis and blood tests can find these. If you do not witness your cat eating a lily of the lilium genus, it is possible to diagnose through blood and urine tests to detect kidney failure. Kidney failure can occur as quickly as 36 hours after ingestion, and a single leaf is sometimes enough to kill an adult cat. Treatment Once diagnosed, Calla Lily poisoning can be treated very easily by rinsing the mouth and feeding the animal something high in fat to help get the crystals out of its body. Sometimes, if necessary, Benadryl is given as well. Most cases will see a complete recovery within 24 hours. Treatment for Lily of the Valley toxicity and Easter Lily toxicity are both typically done with activated charcoal, and the use of intravenous fluids. If the pet hasnt thrown up by the time it arrives at the hospital, the doctor will induce vomiting. In the case of Easter Lilies and other true lilies, the kidneys will be monitored while the cat is hospitalized. Since Lily of the Valley attacks the heart, it will be carefully monitored if your pet has ingested this particular lily. These flowers can be very toxic, and your animal may require hospitalization and supportize care to fully recuperate. The faster they receive veterinary treatment, the more positive their prognosis. After successful treatment, many pets have very happy, healthy lives. Prevention The easiest way to prevent your cat from accidentally eating a lily is to keep dangerous plants out of your home and garden. In the case of Easter Lilies, etc. even a tiny amount of the pollen is toxic enough to make a cat very sick. If you have a garden, take a moment to check which flowers are toxic to your animals before you plant, this alone could save your dog or cats life! Despite the fact that Lily of the Valley and Calla Lilies are toxic to even humans (especially small children) if eaten, they still appear commonly in gardens and bouquets due to their beauty and sweet smell, so be aware of what they look like, and keep your animals away from them. Some beautiful flowers that are non-toxic to feline and canines: African Daisey Gloxinia Golden Shower Crossandra Orchid