As the days grow longer and you spend more and more time outside with your pets, please remember that the following plants are dangerous to our dear pawed companions. If you suspect your pet has ingested any of these plants, please contact your veterinarian as soon as possible.
Crocus - ingestion of the plant and bulb may cause gastrointestinal upset including diarrhea and vomiting
Daffodil - ingestion of the flower, plant or bulb can cause severe vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cardiac arrhythmias and /or respiratory decline.
Hyacinth (and Tulips) - the toxic alkaloids of these plants are most concentrated in the bulbs, however, chewing the plant or flower can lead to tissue irritation to the mouth and esophagus. You may notice profuse drooling, vomiting, and (depending upon amount ingested) even diarrhea.
Lilies!!! - A few varieties such as Peace, Peruvian and Calla may cause mouth and tissue irritation, but are not usually fatal. However, Tiger, Day, Asiatic, Easter and Japanese Show lilies are highly toxic and potentially fatal to cats! Even the ingestion of just two or three leave can be enough to put a cat into severe kidney failure.
Lily of the Valley - The cardiac glycosides in this plant, if ingested, may cause vomiting, diarrhea, a drop in heart rate and cardiac arrhythmias.
24/7 Animal Poison Control Center
855-764-7661
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