03/29/2024
🚨🚨🚨 Lilies Kill Cats!!! 🚨🚨🚨
This year, Easter falls in March, which is also National Pet Poison Awareness Month. We have shared this graphic every year for the past few years because every year, we see cats who are hospitalized with lily toxicity cases. Cat owners are bringing spring bouquets into their homes and in most cases, are doing so not knowing that lilies pose a serious risk to their cats.
We cannot stress this enough: ALL parts of the lily is toxic, petals, stem, pollen... even the water they're sitting in. Any flower in the lily family is considered toxic, and Easter lilies are often the culprit of these cases with how popular they are in the spring. The toxin works quickly and can cause major organ failure within 24 hours or less. We've unfortunately seen some heartbreaking outcomes because care was not received by the cat in a timely manner.
If you have cats, please refrain from bringing bouquets with lilies in them into your home, or if you do, make sure they're kept in an area that your cats do not have access to.
If you suspect your cat may have ingested *any* part of a lily, call your veterinarian immediately. You should also be in contact with a Pet Poison Control as they will give your veterinary team the best plan for your pet's treatment. They are the expert veterinarians when it comes to toxicity cases and every patient/circumstance is different. They will give our team the best and up to date comprehensive plan for treatment and ensure your pet has the best chance of going home with you recovered.
Pet Poison Helpline - (855) 764-7661
ASPCA Poison Control - (888) 426-4435
Please keep in mind that there is a per incident fee when calling a poison control helpline.
