Beware of Lilies!!

To try and do my part as a vet tech, I'd like to try and spread the word about the hazards of lilies to all cat owners. Lilies are very toxic to cats. Especially Easter lilies. One bite leads a cat to kidney failure, no matter the part of the plant. We have four cats in the emergency ICU at Bright Eyes and Bushy Tails (where I work) who all ate part of a lily plant. All four are being syringe fed, on IV fluids, and have high medical bills. Please, please help me spread the word for all cat owners of the dangers of lilies. Both to help the owners and to prevent this happening to future kitties!
Thanks

 

I will send an email out to everyone at work. I didn't know the lilies were toxic until this weekend so there may be more I don't know at the moment but it would be good to know.

 

I got a great response from the email I sent out at work. Here are a few great websites that list a lot of the top plants toxic to animals:

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-poisons/top-10-plants-poisonous-to/

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/

I'm also going to look through the toxic substances book at work if I have a chance on Friday or Sunday while I'm there. Hope this helps everyone and prevents an emergency vet visit for your furry friends /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif