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Because these lilies are so dangerous for cats and there’s a high risk of death if they’re ingested, it’s best to not bring these plants into your home if you have a cat. Early signs of lily toxicity in cats include decreased activity level, drooling, vomiting, and loss of appetite.
These symptoms start 0 to 12 hours after ingestion. Signs of kidney damage start about 12 to 24 hours after ingestion and include increased urination and dehydration. Kidney failure occurs within 24 to 72 hours, leading to death if the cat isn’t treated. Early veterinary treatment greatly improves the cat’s prognosis. However, if treatment is delayed by 18 hours or more after ingestion, the cat will generally have irreversible kidney failure.
If you suspect that your cat has eaten any part of a lily or its pollen or has drunk water from a vase containing lilies, immediately call your veterinarian or a pet poison control center. Depending on the type of lily, it may be a medical emergency and prompt veterinary treatment is critical. Try to bring the lily plant with you to the veterinary clinic.
The ASPCA has a helpful list of toxic matter. Additionally, they run a Poison Control line; I work in an animal ER, and we use the ASPCA's Poison Control line all the time for toxicity cases. They charge a fee to get a consult, but they're able to discuss thoroughly with anybody what concerns there are after exposure, and whether or not you should take your pet into an emergency room; and, if you do go into the ER, they are able to provide guidance for the ER Vet for treatment of the particular toxicity.
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants
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