Please be aware all cat owners

[MrsR]

Thats why I love Purrs - everyone coming together learning through each other

[dabs]

http://www.fabcats.org/owners/poisons/plants.html

I am afraid that it is not just Lilies.

The above guide from FAB is very good and gives a whole list of not so cat friendly plants. Just what we need as we plan out gardens out for the summer.

[Tiggerman]

Well I knew about the antifreeze, but I didnt know about the lillies.

You learn something new every day!!   

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

Thats so sad 

I agree with Ela and a warning at this time of year for lilies definately good.

I noticed last year there was a warning on bouquets with them in in tescoes but I wonder how many read and understand!

[kelly-joy]

Yes I think we need to keep posting things like this as sadly yet again we have not long heard that another ragdoll has died from lillys

[Ela]

How right you are, these subjects have been on Purrs and numerous other sites many time but I think it is always a good idea for frequent reminders.

[kelly-joy]

Please be aware that lily pollen is extremely poisonous to cats. The ingestion of just a few grains can lead to renal failure, which can be fatal. If you have cats in the home, then do not have lilies and if you do, please ensure that they are in a place your cats cannot reach them. If you are given a bouquet, check there are no lilies included and remove them. If your cats go in the garden and you have lilies outside, then please also beware.

Antifreeze is equally dangerous to cats and has the same, often fatal affect, even if a few drops are ingested, so keep your car anti freeze out of the way of your cats and if your cats go outside, ensure they do not have access to water features containing anti freeze, in your own garden or in a neighbour's garden.