Did you know that lilies are highly toxic to cats? According to Taylor Blackston at Penn Vet, all parts of the lily plant are considered poisonous, so it is important to be sure that lilies be kept away from cats because kidney damage can occur within 24-72 hours of ingestion.
Dangerous Lilies Include:
Easter lily
Tiger lily
Rubrum lily
Japanese show lily
Day lily
Signs of poisoning:
Vomiting
Lethargy
Dehydration
Loss of appetite
Treatment:
Seek medical treatment immediately
The pet poison hotline states, "Just 2-3 leaves, or even the pollen groomed off the fur, can result in poisoning in a cat. If untreated, acute kidney failure will develop and be fatal. Thankfully, lily poisoning doesn’t cause kidney failure in dogs, but if a large amount is ingested, it can result in some gastrointestinal signs in our canine friends."
Remember that even a small ingestion can result in severe kidney failure so use caution when bringing flowers into the home and watch carefully if you allow your cat to peruse the yard.
Upcoming Events:
Norman the Scooter Dog is coming to Braxton's Animal Works August 7th. Watch for more details.
Norman is a dog who loves to perform for an audience. He has already appeared on Cartoon Network, The Late Show with David Letterman, Inside Edition and Good Morning America. Currently he can be seen every week on the Hallmark Channel show "Who Let the Dogs Out?"
So don't miss this opportunity to see him locally.