Pet homeowners warned in opposition to shopping for in style Mother’s Day reward with deadly impact
As many ponder what to get their mum Mum for Mother’s Day an animal expert has warned pet owners to stay clear of this one common Mother’s Day gift
Experts have warned against buying this gift during Mother’s Day if you have pets
Cat owners have been cautioned against buying Lilies as Mother’s Day flowers due it potentially having fatal consequences on their beloved moggies..
An animal welfare expert has sounded an alarm on the popular as it could risk people’s beloved animals being poisoned and even losing their lives. RSPCA animal welfare expert Lauren Bennett has urged gift givers to shy away from exposing their pets to this specific flower to ensure their Mother’s Day doesn’t end in tragedy this year.
Lauren says: “Sadly some flowers and plants can be toxic to our pets so it’s important to avoid these.” Drawing attention to the fatal consequences lilies can have on cats, Lauren warned our feline friends could die from ingesting small amounts of petals leaves and pollen from the flower.
The RSPCA expert said: “Lilies can be a particular problem because they are so popular at this time of year but people are not always aware of just how dangerous they are to cats.
“Cats can actually die from ingesting even small amounts of petals from lilies, and the leaves, pollen, and water from the vase can be deadly to them too.”
The animal expert added: “It is very important that we get the message across that lilies can be lethal to cats and that even a small amount could kill them. Even cutting the stamens out once they have opened is not enough. A small smudge of pollen can be transferred to a cat’s fur, and once a cat starts cleaning themselves, they can quickly fall ill.”
Explaining what to do if you believe your pet has been poised Lauren has told pet owners to inform their vet without any delay.
The expert said: “If you suspect that your pet has eaten chocolate, don’t delay in calling your vet first for advice on bringing them into the practice. Your vet will want to know how much chocolate your pet has eaten and what type. If possible, keep any labels and have your pet’s weight to hand.”
Symptoms your pet may have been poisoned – from ingesting lily pollen or eating chocolate – include depression, lack of appetite, vomiting and diarrhoea. In some cases poised animals can also show symptoms of breathing difficulties, bad breath, twitching and even seizures.
Lauren has called for the public to share this information with each other to better inform people on the effects lilies and chocolate can have on cats in the event they ingest the substances.
The animal expert said: “Ahead of the Mother’s Day celebrations, and as we all strive to create a better world for every animal, we urge pet owners to ensure the occasion is as pet-friendly as possible and share this advice with others to help us spread the word.”
