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So, I know I'm probably being completely paranoid, but I had bought lilies for my GF the other day. After processing this tonight, I remembered that they are extremely poisonous to cats (I had them up and away from where she could get to them). I tossed them in the garbage in the garage (grabbed them by the stems) and then proceeded to pick up my cat without washing them.
I know I might be crazy, but does this pose a problem? Reading about lilies it says that all parts of the lily are extremely dangerous and deadly to cats. Thoughts? Me and my GF will be around the next several days with kitty, so we will be able to monitor behavioral changes, but I'm worried. And yes, I'm cat-crazy!!!!
I remember last year I thought it was the end of the road for my cat as he just looked and acted very sick, brought him to the vet who did a bunch of tests and then asked me if there were any new flowers in the house well as it was mothers day the previous week there were a large bunch of flowers on the kitchen table, on closer inspection all the lily buds had been eaten. Cost me $400 to get that piece of info. tossed those flowers in the garbage. Dusty has been feeling fine ever since.
So, I know I'm probably being completely paranoid, but I had bought lilies for my GF the other day. After processing this tonight, I remembered that they are extremely poisonous to cats (I had them up and away from where she could get to them). I tossed them in the garbage in the garage (grabbed them by the stems) and then proceeded to pick up my cat without washing them.
I know I might be crazy, but does this pose a problem? Reading about lilies it says that all parts of the lily are extremely dangerous and deadly to cats. Thoughts? Me and my GF will be around the next several days with kitty, so we will be able to monitor behavioral changes, but I'm worried. And yes, I'm cat-crazy!!!!
You are not being paranoid. Lilies ARE that toxic, that your cat may be at risk.
Did you wipe her down after you realized?
Keep a list of the symptoms to watch for in front of you. If you are the least bit concerned something isn't right with her take her straight to the vet.
Thanks everyone. Yes, I wiped down the area where the flowers were. They were up high and no petals fell. She never had access to them. I was just worried about touching the stems and then her. Still am worried, but no behavioral changes. I will continue to monitor closely at this point for the next several days.
I meant, did you wipe her down, after you realized? Because it's the washing herself that will do it, if you had any toxins on your hands when you picked her up.
Glad she's doing okay
Last edited by catsmom21; 02-17-2018 at 09:46 AM..
I meant, did you wipe her down, after you realized? Because it's the washing herself that will do it, if you had any toxins on your hands when you picked her up.
Glad she's doing okay
I did wipe her down with a dry terry cloth and then brushed her. She's still doing fine.
It doesn't sound like the cat consumed any of the plant. You were not being over-cautious imo. It's best not to bring in any plants that are toxic to cats.
My friends got a bouquet of lilies from as a gift from family. They put it on the dining table because the cat was trained not to go on the table but of course the plants were too much temptation. The cat jumped up nibbled and got terribly ill needing veterinary hospitalization. They only left the cat alone in the room with the lilies while they finished unloading the car of their suitcases but it chewed enough to get very ill. It's just not worth it.
I don't believe they are so toxic that you can cross-contaminate by touching the plant and then the cat. I think it would take actual consumption but if you have any doubts you can call your vet and ask. If you are a regular customer (taking your pet in for wellness checks etc) they will likely tell you what symptoms to look out for and have you bring the cat in if they show signs of illness.
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