Plant Toxicity Awareness

Spring=flowers everywhere! And many are hazardous to our cats.

Lilies are extremely toxic to cats, so much so that veterinarians recommend avoiding them entirely in cat households. 

AVOID

• Easter lilies

• Tiger lilies

• Asiatic and Oriental lilies

• Daylilies

Even tiny exposure to all parts of the plant, its pollen, or vase water can be life-threatening for cats. 

Some plants have “lily” in the name but belong to different plant families (i.e. Lily of the Valley, Calla Lily, Peace Lily). These “lilies” carry different risks. 

KEY TAKEAWAY: If it has “lily” anywhere in the name…avoid bringing it into your home (and avoid gifting lilies to other cat households).

OTHER TOXIC PLANTS & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Tulips and daffodils (bulbs especially)

• Hyacinths

• Crocuses

• Lawn fertilizers

• Pesticides

• Antifreeze

• Rodenticides

• Other household or garden chemicals