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Easter lilies can be fatal for your cat

Posted at 11:32 AM, Mar 29, 2013
and last updated 2013-03-29 11:32:46-04
Photo: Flickr Creative Commons

Photo: Flickr Creative Commons

By Holly Henry, WTKR/WGNT Online Producer

Easter lilies are a serious health threat to your cat, according to a report from the Pet Health Network.

All parts of this popular holiday flower are toxic to cats. Just one bite of a petal, leaves, the stem, or even the pollen of an Easter lily, can damage your cat’s digestive system and even cause death.

Pet Health Network says that if your cat consumes this flower, then he/she may exhibit the following symptoms:

Vomiting, lack of appetite, and lethargy.

Seek emergency vet care if your kitty consumes the lovely but dangerous plant!

Read more from Pet Health Network, HERE.