I received this email and felt we could all use this timely reminder about the danger of Easter Lilies for our kitties.
From the article below: "Within only a few hours of ingestion of the
lily plant, a cat may vomit, become lethargic or develop a lack of
appetite. These signs continue and worsen as kidney damage
progresses. Without prompt and proper treatment by a veterinarian,
the cat may develop kidney failure in 36 to72 hours. Cat owners
should remove lilies from their cat's access and are encouraged to
consider safer alternatives such as Easter orchids, Easter cactus,
Easter daisies or violets".
http://www.cfa.org/ezine/features.html#lilies
In 2004, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center managed over 275
cases involving lilies.
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and The Cat Fanciers'
Association (CFA) are again leading a nationwide campaign to warn cat
owners about the dangers of Easter lilies and other variations in the
lily family. "Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum), Tiger lily (Lilium
tigrinum), Rubrum lily (Lilium speciosum), Japanese show lily (Lilium
lancifolium) and some species of the Day lily (Hemerocallis species)
can cause kidney failure in cats," says Dr. Sharon Gwaltney-Brant,
Veterinary Toxicologist at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control
Center. "Unfortunately, all parts of the lily plant are considered
toxic to cats and consuming even small amounts can be life
threatening." Within only a few hours of ingestion of the lily plant,
a cat may vomit, become lethargic or develop a lack of appetite.
These signs continue and worsen as kidney damage progresses. Without
prompt and proper treatment by a veterinarian, the cat may develop
kidney failure in 36 to72 hours. Cat owners should remove lilies from
their cat's access and are encouraged to consider safer alternatives
such as Easter orchids, Easter cactus, Easter daisies or violets.
The Cat Fanciers' Association has partnered with the ASPCA Animal
Poison Control Center to help raise awareness among cat owners
nationally about the dangers of toxic plants as well as offering safe
alternatives. According to Allene Tartaglia, Director of Public
Relations for the Cat Fanciers' Association, "Part of being a
responsible pet owner is to educate yourself on the many different
health issues facing your pet. Removing dangerous plants from your
cat's home is an important part in having safer, healthier and
happier pets."
To help educate cat owners about the dangers of lilies and other
plants, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and CFA have developed
online materials including photos of common types of dangerous lilies
and a list of non-toxic plants. To download the materials visit
www.apcc.aspca.org or www.cfa.org/articles/plants.html.
From the article below: "Within only a few hours of ingestion of the
lily plant, a cat may vomit, become lethargic or develop a lack of
appetite. These signs continue and worsen as kidney damage
progresses. Without prompt and proper treatment by a veterinarian,
the cat may develop kidney failure in 36 to72 hours. Cat owners
should remove lilies from their cat's access and are encouraged to
consider safer alternatives such as Easter orchids, Easter cactus,
Easter daisies or violets".
http://www.cfa.org/ezine/features.html#lilies
In 2004, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center managed over 275
cases involving lilies.
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and The Cat Fanciers'
Association (CFA) are again leading a nationwide campaign to warn cat
owners about the dangers of Easter lilies and other variations in the
lily family. "Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum), Tiger lily (Lilium
tigrinum), Rubrum lily (Lilium speciosum), Japanese show lily (Lilium
lancifolium) and some species of the Day lily (Hemerocallis species)
can cause kidney failure in cats," says Dr. Sharon Gwaltney-Brant,
Veterinary Toxicologist at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control
Center. "Unfortunately, all parts of the lily plant are considered
toxic to cats and consuming even small amounts can be life
threatening." Within only a few hours of ingestion of the lily plant,
a cat may vomit, become lethargic or develop a lack of appetite.
These signs continue and worsen as kidney damage progresses. Without
prompt and proper treatment by a veterinarian, the cat may develop
kidney failure in 36 to72 hours. Cat owners should remove lilies from
their cat's access and are encouraged to consider safer alternatives
such as Easter orchids, Easter cactus, Easter daisies or violets.
The Cat Fanciers' Association has partnered with the ASPCA Animal
Poison Control Center to help raise awareness among cat owners
nationally about the dangers of toxic plants as well as offering safe
alternatives. According to Allene Tartaglia, Director of Public
Relations for the Cat Fanciers' Association, "Part of being a
responsible pet owner is to educate yourself on the many different
health issues facing your pet. Removing dangerous plants from your
cat's home is an important part in having safer, healthier and
happier pets."
To help educate cat owners about the dangers of lilies and other
plants, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and CFA have developed
online materials including photos of common types of dangerous lilies
and a list of non-toxic plants. To download the materials visit
www.apcc.aspca.org or www.cfa.org/articles/plants.html.