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Can dogs and cats eat lily of the valley?
Short answer on lily of the valley: a veterinary emergency for both dogs and cats. See what to watch for and the veterinary sources behind each answer.
If your pet ate this, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately.
Call ASPCA: (888) 426-4435One food, two pets
What changes between dogs and cats?
Dogs and cats both have a emergency verdict.
Dogs and cats get the same answer here. Each column below lists its own signs to watch and sources.
Lily of the Valley safety for dogs
Lily of the valley is highly toxic to dogs. Its cardiac compounds can cause vomiting, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, disorientation, seizures, and coma.
Toxic principle: cardenolides including convallarin
Watch for
- vomiting
- irregular heartbeat
- low blood pressure
- disorientation
- seizures
- coma
Lily of the Valley safety for cats
Lily of the valley is highly toxic to cats. Its cardiac compounds can cause vomiting, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, disorientation, seizures, and coma.
Toxic principle: cardenolides including convallarin
Watch for
- vomiting
- irregular heartbeat
- low blood pressure
- disorientation
- seizures
- coma
Questions owners ask about lily of the valley
Can dogs eat lily of the valley?
Lily of the valley is highly toxic to dogs. Its cardiac compounds can cause vomiting, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, disorientation, seizures, and coma.
What should I do if my dog ate lily of the valley?
Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before calling.
What symptoms should I watch for with lily of the valley and dogs?
vomiting, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, disorientation, seizures, coma. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
Can cats eat lily of the valley?
Lily of the valley is highly toxic to cats. Its cardiac compounds can cause vomiting, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, disorientation, seizures, and coma.
What should I do if my cat ate lily of the valley?
Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before calling.
What symptoms should I watch for with lily of the valley and cats?
vomiting, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, disorientation, seizures, coma. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian about your pet's diet and health.
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