Everyone loves a beautiful bouquet of flowers. But it is all fun and games (or with flowers- a thoughtful gesture) until somebody gets hurt. Did you know that many species of lilies are toxic to cats?
With Easter and Mother’s Day just around the corner, a hidden danger will soon be making its way into millions of households across North America.
- Easter lily
- Asiatic lilies
- Day Lilies
- Peace Lilies
- Lily of the valley
- tiger lily
- Japanese show lily
- stargazer lily
- rubric
- day lily
Just a little nibble from a leaf or petal can put your feline friend in the hospital with kidney failure (also called acute kidney injury)- even the pollen and vase water are potentially dangerous.
Fletcher is relaxed because he knows there are no poisonous plants in his home
They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. So the best thing you can do is to make sure that the flowers you bring home are not a a danger to your cat.
Poisonous Plants for Dogs and Cats (a great resource for pet owners)
Now, what exactly is “[Acute] Kidney Failure? BluePearl, a veterinary emergency hospital chain, breaks it down for you nicely here: Acute Kidney Injury 
Stardust licking her chops. She loves to munch on cat friendly plants