A retrospective study of daylily toxicosis in cats

The Easter, Japanese, stargazer and tiger lilies (Lilium sp) are nephrotoxic to cats. This study examined risks posed to cats by the common daylily (Hemerocallis sp: H. dumortierei, H. fulvi, H. graminea, H. seiboldii) following ingestion. Records describing ingestion of Hemerocallis sp between Janu...

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Published inVeterinary and human toxicology Vol. 45; no. 1; p. 38
Main Authors Hadley, R M, Richardson, J A, Gwaltney-Brant, S M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.2003
Subjects
Animals
Cat Diseases - epidemiology
Cat Diseases - etiology
Cats
Illinois - epidemiology
Liliaceae - poisoning
Plant Poisoning - epidemiology
Plant Poisoning - veterinary
Poison Control Centers
Records as Topic - veterinary
Retrospective Studies
Illinois
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Summary:The Easter, Japanese, stargazer and tiger lilies (Lilium sp) are nephrotoxic to cats. This study examined risks posed to cats by the common daylily (Hemerocallis sp: H. dumortierei, H. fulvi, H. graminea, H. seiboldii) following ingestion. Records describing ingestion of Hemerocallis sp between January 1998 and June 2002 were reviewed for signalment, quantity ingested, clinical signs (onset, severity, duration), treatments administered, and outcome. Twenty-two cases of confirmed exposure resulting in toxicosis were evaluated. Cats that ingest daylilies are at risk for gastrointestinal distress and acute renal failure. Successful treatment can be accomplished with early decontamination and aggressive fluid therapy.
ISSN:0145-6296