Does anyone know about the toxicity amount of a cat drinking water from the vase of a star gazer lily? I know eating the leaves is lethal or cats. What about water in the vase? How much toxin is in there?
Thanks
Star Gazer Lily Toxicity and Cats?
Ingestion of lilies and cats is VERY serious... you should bite the bullet and call Animal Poison Control... it takes less than a petal ingested to shut down kidney function in a cat. The amount of Lily toxin in a vase of water is very concerning... if this is a toxic amount, then the sooner your cat gets treatment, the better chance you'll have of saving his/her life... call Animal Poison Control for peace of mind; they're equiped to tell you exactly what to be concerned about... be aware that the fee is $60. I know it's a lot of money, but if you wait (you won't see immediate signs of acute renal tubular necrosis due to lily intoxication... it will show up a few days later with inappetence and decreased urination...), you could be risking your cat's life.
ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435
Reply:Keep a close eye on your cat and contact your vet! I have heard of a cat dying from licking the pollen of a lily off of her fur. Any part of the lily can be toxic to cats. I hope your cat is fine, but please monitor her behavior closely and rush her to an emergency vet if you notice any abnormal behavior. Good luck!
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