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Easter Lily - Beautiful But Not Good For Your Cat

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Real Estate Agent with Sailwinds Realty

Easter Lily - Beautiful But Not Good For Your Cat.

 

All Lilies are deadly to cats according to Dr. Marty Becker of Pet Connection. No-one seems to know why but all parts of the Lily; perhaps even the pollen can cause severe kidney failure in cats.  This can be a very expensive trip to the Vet’s office and days of worry.

 

Easter Lily - Beautiful But Not Good For Your Cat

 

The Poison Control Center says beware of the following in particular:

tiger lilies, day lilies, Asiatic hybrids, Japanese show lilies, rubrums, stargazers, red, Western and wood lilies and lilies of the valley.

 

My husband’s aunt used to bring us an Easter Lily each year when we had the family to dinner. At that time, I had no idea that my cats were in danger.  Lucky for all of us, none of my cats chewed on or were interested in plants.  These days I do not have Lilies anywhere near my home; inside or out. Yes, they are incredibly beautiful but my cat’s health is more important.

 

Have a wonderful Easter with your family and your cats!

 

Toni Weidman

Broker-associate

Re/Max Sunset Realty

727-237-0083

 

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Easter Lily - Beautiful But Not Good For Your Cat

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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning Toni,

We did not know this and will have to try and keep an eye on the cat.

Make yourself a great day.

Apr 02, 2015 11:27 PM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Toni, have heard this from my Dad as well and it's a very timely post with Easter coming in a couple days. Hope you have a very Happy Easter!

Apr 02, 2015 11:28 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

I have just recently learned of this danger, and it came as an informal discussion. I think many need to be aware of this fact Toni Weidman .

Apr 02, 2015 11:36 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

I don't have a cat but such an important warning Toni.  Do they have the same effect on doggies?

Apr 02, 2015 11:59 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Good warning...I don't keep any plants or flowers in the house at all, with the exception of the rare flowers ont he mantle they can't get at

Apr 03, 2015 12:15 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Hmm, I am not sure that I knew that, but I will definitely remember it.  Such a beautiful flower!

Apr 03, 2015 01:02 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Toni,

I love its look, however, I find the scent cloying!  And whenever someone has sent them to us, the pollen stems have been nipped, as they stain.  I was not aware that they are harmful to cats.  Our cats ignored them, as well as the day lillies we had on the border of our driveway.  A

Apr 03, 2015 04:13 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Toni: I love lillies but do not have them anywhere near the house for the reason you mention...my kitties are precious and I do not want them getting sick (or dying).

Apr 03, 2015 08:16 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

wow... I learn something all the time in the rain!

Apr 03, 2015 09:48 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Toni, that is good to know!  I knew that many Christmas plants are not cat friendly, but nothing about Easter Lilies - or other lilies for that matter.

Apr 03, 2015 10:19 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I had no idea that Easter Lilies were dangerous to cats.  I've certainly put a lot of felines at peril over the years.

Apr 03, 2015 10:41 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is a good reminder for pet owners that many plants and flowers may present risks for their pets.

Apr 08, 2015 06:38 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

They don't smell good to me eithe but I do love to look at them and have many lillies in my yard. 

Apr 08, 2015 11:29 PM
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