Easter Lilies are Poisonous to Pets

Yes, Easter lilies are lovely, especially this time of year, but if you have pets, it’s best to leave those lilies at church. In addition to the Easter lily, avoid tiger lilies, star-gazer lilies, and many kinds of day lilies. Instead, use pet-friendly plants, such as orchids, daisies, tulips, or violets in your spring arrangements.

Any type of lily can be toxic to pets, especially cats. The first signs of poisoning can occur within 30 minutes to two hours of ingestion and include vomiting, loss of appetite, blindness, paralysis, kidney failure. If you suspect your pet has come into any sort of contact with a lily, you should seek medical care immediately.

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