i heard that there was something in the lillies that go for cats !! dunno what though
2007-02-14 03:42:14 · 16 answers · asked by gerryhattrick2020 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
apparently, it is the pollen that is poisonus to domestic cats, if a cat brushes past a lilly the pollen sticks to the coat, then when the cat grooms itself the pollen gets ingested and the poison enters the system. there are leaflets available free from your local vet and the rspca, find the number in the phonebook under animal welfare organisations. I have six cats, 3 of wich are strays.
2007-02-14 03:55:29 · answer #1 · answered by michealdavies524@btinternet.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lilies are extremely poisonous to cats and can be a potential cause of kidney (renal) failure in cats. The entire plant, leaves, stamen, pollen etc. are all poisonous. Symptoms of poisoning can occur within two hours and include vomiting, depression and lack of appetite. No matter how little of the plant has been eaten, or even if your cat has just washed pollen off it's coat,veterinary advice should be sought immediately as time is of the essence.
I remember there was an article about this in the Daily Mirror last year when someone's cat died within hours of washing pollen off it's coat. I gave the article to my local vet and even she didn't know how dangerous lillies are to cats. They now have this article pinned up on the wall in reception to make other cat owners aware.
2007-02-14 04:13:54 · answer #2 · answered by Michele the Louis Wain cat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
LILLIES ARE VERY DANGEROUS. One petal can kill a cat-i'm not kidding. A vet i worked for has seen it happen. It is best to not even have them in the house if you own a cat.
2007-02-14 04:24:47 · answer #3 · answered by ALM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they are, many plants are, i always check before i buy any. As far as i know lillies can cause kidney failure in kittens and cats. There are so many which is harmful and some which are fatal. This list is useful http://www.xmission.com/~emailbox/plants.htm
2007-02-14 04:07:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes lillies can kill cats i dont have them in the house, i ask people not to buy me any flowers or plants, my cats love to eat them. my friends buy me chocolates now instead not so good for me but nicer than flowers. this site tells you more http://www.cats.org.uk/catcare/faq_health.asp
2007-02-14 04:44:51 · answer #5 · answered by jackie g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pollen is dodgy for cats and humans - it stains clothes if you get it on you, so imagine if it went in a cats eyes or throat - and you know how they love to play with flowers
2007-02-14 03:48:43 · answer #6 · answered by chillipope 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the pollen in lillies is poisonus to cat if they get it on their fur
2007-02-14 03:51:20 · answer #7 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pollen is toxic to cats and can make them very ill.
2007-02-14 20:48:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i didnt know they were but those who have researched this ta i know that toadstools r poisonous to cats. they usually know what isnt good fro them but i nevr thought about it bein on their fur and licking it off i guess i should think outside of the box
2007-02-16 12:17:40 · answer #9 · answered by Miss Karen Roe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they are especially if they are madonna lillies.
2007-02-14 03:57:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋