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Day Lilies Lethal to Cats???
I just read this brief article (shown below) that states that most
forms of lilies are fatal to pets. I happen to be a cat owner as well as a day lily fanatic. I'm sure it's not an unusual circumstance to have cats and day lilies on your property. Anyone here ever have a problem? Should I be consdering yanking out my precious day lilies? -Fleemo FELINE HEALTH ALERT: LILIES CAN BE LETHAL In an effort to keep companion felines everywhere happy and healthy, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) has partnered with the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) in a campaign to educate companion animal caretakers about the potential dangers of lilies. These popular springtime plants--including Easter lily, tiger lily, rubrum lily, Japanese show lily and some day lilies--can cause kidney failure in cats if ingested. Last year alone, the center handled more than 200 cases of cats who had ingested a Lilium species. Signs of toxicosis, such as vomiting, lethargy and loss of appetite, may appear within a few hours of ingestion, and will continue to worsen as damage to the kidneys progresses. If left untreated, kidney failure can develop in 36 to 72 hours. "Unfortunately, all parts of the lily are considered toxic to cats," says the APCC's Dr. Sharon Gwaltney-Brant. "Consuming even small amounts can be life-threatening." You can keep the feline members of your family safe and sound simply by removing all dangerous plants from their access. We also encourage you to consider safer, and just as beautiful, alternatives to lilies, such as African violets and Easter, tiger and lace orchids. Visit APCC online http://www.aspca.org/site/R?i=WZdZ--0ZG1sXSXLRAGHJvQ.. for informational materials to help you identify potentially harmful members of the lily family, including photos of dangerous species and a list of nontoxic plants. |
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