Lilies
Members of the true lily family (Lilium and Hemerocallis) have been shown
to cause kidney failure in cats. Some
examples of true lilies include Easter lilies, tiger lilies, rubrum or Japanese
showy lilies, and day lilies. Even a small
amount of exposure (a few bites on a leaf, ingestion of pollen, etc.) may
result in kidney failure. Cats often
vomit within a few hours of exposure and stop producing urine within 72
hours. Cats who receive quick treatment
(intravenous fluids for two days) have a good prognosis. Lilies are common in holiday flower bouquets
and arrangements, as are popular lily-like holiday flowering bulbs, such as amaryllis,
which can also be toxic to pets.
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