Ask the Vet: Easter Lilies Cause Kidney Failure in Cats

Ask the Vet: Easter Lilies Cause Kidney Failure in Cats
Lilies are extremely dangerous to cats—all parts of the plant cause kidney failure. Dmitry Naumov/Shutterstock
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Q: I love lilies, especially Easter lilies. My two recently adopted cats are very inquisitive and explore every new item I bring home. I don’t want them to damage the Easter lilies that will decorate my home over the holiday. Please tell me cats aren’t attracted to plants.
A: I’m more worried about the lilies damaging your cats than the other way around. Easter lilies—and other lilies, including daylilies, stargazers, and tiger lilies—are extremely dangerous to cats.
Lee Pickett
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Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2024 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com
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