Speaking of spring, let’s talk about some hidden dangers in our gardens and floral bouquets.

One of the most dangerous beauties for cats is the ever common lily. The entire plant from pollen to water in the vase can lead to fatal kidney failure in cats within hours to days. This can happen even with the most minute exposure, so if you think your cat may have been exposed, contact a veterinarian immediately…even if it requires calling an emergency hospital in the middle of the night.

Some more common toxic lilies include the Easter Lily, Tiger Lily, Daylily, Stargazer Lily, and Asiatic Lily. Keep this fact in mind when choosing flowers for your feline loving friends!

Fun fact….The scent of lilies is not considered toxic to cats.