Calla Lily Flower Toxic

Oral irritation intense burning and irritation of mouth tongue and lips excessive drooling vomiting difficulty swallowing if you suspect your pet may have ingested a potentially toxic substance call the apcc at 888 426 4435 or contact your local veterinarian as soon as possible.

Calla lily flower toxic. For calla lilies specifically some great non toxic alternatives include the wax plant african violet or moth orchid. Some lilies including stargazer lilies easter lilies and japanese lilies are so toxic in cats that they can cause kidney damage and even death. These crystals are released when your cat bites into any portion of the calla lily plant.

They usually merely irritate the mouth. Insoluble calcium oxalates clinical signs. Calla lilies contain toxic compounds known as insoluble calcium oxalates.

Calla lilies tend to flourish in warmer climates. While all parts of the plant are toxic the highest. These large tubular flowers have waxy and thick petals and although they are not true lilies they are appearance is very similar to lilies.

Still keep your pet away from calla lilies. There are dozens of perfectly safe houseplants so if you re worried about. Calla lilies are not legitimate lilies according to the vermont veterinary medical association.