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are calla lilies kitty toxic? pixy?

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is there a pet plant listing somewhere i can bookmark?  i got sent home with a cala lily plant from our shower and we have it up out of the way where the cats wouldn't get to it but i like to be sure about these things
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Re: are calla lilies kitty toxic? pixy?

  • mrs.a.butlermrs.a.butler

    Yes ma'am they are ;)

     

    Calla Lily

     

    Additional Common Names: Calla Lily, Pig Lily, White Arum, Trumpet Lily, Florist's Calla, Garden Calla, Arum Lily

    Scientific Name: Zantedeschia aethiopica

    Family: Araceae

    Toxicity: Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Dogs

    Toxic Principles: Insoluble calcium oxalates

    Clinical Signs: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing

     

    ETA:  Link to ASPCA plants list :)

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  • PoonicoPoonico member
    I didn't know this.  They are my favorite :)
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  • lytedarklytedark member
    boo!  i was thinking they might be.  they're so pretty too!
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  • pixy_stixpixy_stix member
    Yup, most lillies are toxic to animals.  Iris are too.
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