Deworming Young Horses: When to Start?

 Horse Talk  1 Response »
Apr 272010
 
The thought of your new foal becoming infected with worms is a bit too much to bear for many horse owners. All it takes is one face-to-face meeting with a squirmy white roundworm, the type of parasite most common in horses under two years of age, and you’ll never again complain about deworming.
Although most equine dewormers are, by law, supposed to be prescribed by a veterinarian, everyone knows that these equine dewormers can be easily purchased in your local agricultural supply store for a relatively small price. The increased availability to horse owners might sound like a good thing, but using these drugs without a veterinarian’s guidance may be asking for trouble. For example, their overuse and inappropriate use may lead to the development of a resistant population of worms, causing bigger problems for your animal.
Dennis French, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP, is an equine veterinarian at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana who has studied various equine parasites extensively. He explains that, “most owners are aware of the importance of deworming and start doing so at 30 days of age, but this is not the best approach.”
For one, it takes approximately six weeks for any parasite the foal would pick up at birth to mature into a stage that can be effectively killed with a dewormer. So if you deworm the animal before the worms are “mature” they probably will not be susceptible to the worm-killing drugs in the deworming paste.
“We try to get out to two months of age before we start deworming foals,” French explained. As for what type of dewormer to use, most owners might be in for a surprise. One of the most commonly used dewormers, ivermectin, might not be a wise decision.
“The population of ascarids (roundworms) that are resistant to ivermectin is high,” French noted. So a better approach to deworming the foal at 30 days, like is commonly practiced by many equine owners, might be to deworm the mare.
If the mare is greater than 30 days away from foaling, French recommends deworming her. If you miss that chance, deworming the mare on the day of foaling is also a good opportunity to prevent transmission to the foal.
The recommendation to put off deworming the foal until it is two months old should not be misconstrued to say that roundworms cause relatively little harm to young horses. Quite the contrary. The eggs that break open in the intestines of the foal can migrate through the body into the liver and lungs, causing serious damage. Everything from a rough hair coat and a potbelly to pneumonia, colic, and diarrhea can be linked to roundworms.
With such a harmful parasite, throwing a syringe full of a random dewormer (or whatever’s on sale at your local agricultural store that month) at a foal each month is not a good idea. “The reason why veterinarians should be invited to develop a program for deworming is because with both ascarids and small strongyles (another type of intestinal parasite), there are over 43 different species that can infect foals,” French said.
For more information on deworming, contact your local equine veterinarian.–Ashley Mitek

The thought of your new foal becoming infected with worms is a bit too much to bear for many horse or pony owners. All it takes is one face-to-face meeting with a squirmy white roundworm, the type of parasite most common in horses and ponies under two years of age, and you’ll never again complain about deworming.

Although most equine dewormers are, by law, supposed to be prescribed by a veterinarian, everyone knows that these equine dewormers can be easily purchased in your local agricultural supply store for a relatively small price. The increased availability to horse owners might sound like a good thing, but using these drugs without a veterinarian’s guidance may be asking for trouble. For example, their overuse and inappropriate use may lead to the development of a resistant population of worms, causing bigger problems for your animal.

Dennis French, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP, is an equine veterinarian at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana who has studied various equine parasites extensively. He explains that, “most owners are aware of the importance of deworming and start doing so at 30 days of age, but this is not the best approach.”

For one, it takes approximately six weeks for any parasite the foal would pick up at birth to mature into a stage that can be effectively killed with a dewormer. So if you deworm the animal before the worms are “mature” they probably will not be susceptible to the worm-killing drugs in the deworming paste.

“We try to get out to two months of age before we start deworming foals,” French explained. As for what type of dewormer to use, most owners might be in for a surprise. One of the most commonly used dewormers, ivermectin, might not be a wise decision.

“The population of ascarids (roundworms) that are resistant to ivermectin is high,” French noted. So a better approach to deworming the foal at 30 days, like is commonly practiced by many equine owners, might be to deworm the mare.

If the mare is greater than 30 days away from foaling, French recommends deworming her. If you miss that chance, deworming the mare on the day of foaling is also a good opportunity to prevent transmission to the foal.

The recommendation to put off deworming the foal until it is two months old should not be misconstrued to say that roundworms cause relatively little harm to young horses or pony . Quite the contrary. The eggs that break open in the intestines of the foal can migrate through the body into the liver and lungs, causing serious damage. Everything from a rough hair coat and a potbelly to pneumonia, colic, and diarrhea can be linked to roundworms.

With such a harmful parasite, throwing a syringe full of a random dewormer (or whatever’s on sale at your local agricultural store that month) at a foal each month is not a good idea. “The reason why veterinarians should be invited to develop a program for deworming is because with both ascarids and small strongyles (another type of intestinal parasite), there are over 43 different species that can infect foals,” French said.

For more information on deworming, contact your local equine veterinarian. Special thanks to Ashley Mitek for her contribution to this article, as well as www.infohorse.com.

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Top 3 Cancer Prevention Tips for Dogs

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Apr 272010
 

This guest article is reprinted with permission by Dr. Andrew Jones, Veterinary Secrets Revealed – find out more…

There are some specific homeopathic remedies that are making a difference in treating the more common types of cancer, such as lymphosarcoma, skin tumors, and hemangiosarcoma.

In reading about bladder cancer and treatment options, Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM, came across some very interesting studies.  Many of the researchers talked about how to prevent bladder cancer, (and other common cancers) in the first place.

The findings included very common sense things!

1)  Avoid ingesting toxins that produce cancer.  In people smoking is the big one, while in pets, food and environmental toxins are more important.

Most dog and cat foods have piles of artificial colors, flavors and preservatives – many of these have direct links to cancer.  Especially things like bladder cancer as the kidney filters many toxins and concentrates them in the bladder.

2)  Diet – for people the simple long term solution is to eat more nutrient rich fruits and vegetables.  The same advice applies to your dog or cat.  If you are wanting to avoid cancer in your pet, then feed them better quality food.

Less toxins, more nutrients!

3) Water – the last big suggestion for preventing bladder cancer was to have people drink more water.  Mroe water means more dilute toxins, and they leave your body quicker.  A real inexpensive way to have your pet not et cancer is to get them to consume more water.

For cats, use canned food, for dogs, moisten their dry food.

Are there more things to do?  Yes!  But, if you only made the top 3 changes, then the incidence of bladder cancer would drop by 60-70%.  And, if you make the same changes with your dog or cat, the chance of them getting cancer will drop dramatically, perhaps by 50%

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Protect Your Pets – Have a Disaster Plan in Place Now!

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Apr 082010
 
Be Prepared with a Disaster Plan
The best way to protect your family from the effects of a disaster is to have a disaster plan. If you are a pet owner, that plan must include your pets. Being prepared can save their lives.
Different disasters require different responses. But whetherthe disaster is a hurricane or a hazardous spill, you may haveto evacuate your home.
In the event of a disaster, if you must evacuate, the most important thing you can do to protect your pets is to evacuate them, too. Leaving pets behind, even if you try to create a safe place for them, is likely to result in their being injured, lost, or worse. So prepare now for the day when you and your pets may have to leave your home.
1. Have a Safe Place To Take Your Pets
Disaster shelters cannot accept pets because of provincial and states’ health and safety regulations and other considerations. Service animals who assist people with disabilities are the only animals allowed in shelters. It may be difficult, if not impossible, to find shelter for your animals in the midst of a disaster, so plan ahead. Do not wait until disaster strikes to do your research.
Contact hotels and motels outside your immediate area to check policies on accepting pets and restrictions on number, size, and species. Ask if “no pet” policies could be waived in an emergency. Keep a list of “pet friendly” places, including phone numbers, with other disaster information and supplies.
If you have notice of an impending disaster, call ahead for reservations.
Ask friends, relatives, or others outside the affected area whether they could shelter your animals. If you have more than one pet, they may be more comfortable if kept together, but be prepared to house them separately.
Prepare a list of boarding facilities and veterinarians who could shelter animals in an emergency; include 24-hour phone numbers.
Ask local animal shelters if they provide emergency shelter or foster care for pets in a disaster. Animal shelters may be overburdened caring for the animals they already have as well as those displaced by a disaster, so this should be your last resort.
2. Assemble a Portable Pet Disaster Supplies Kit – Whether you are away from home for a day or a week, you’ll need essential supplies. Keep items in an accessible place and store them in sturdy containers that can be carried easily (duffle bags, covered trash containers, etc.). Your pet disaster supplies kit should include:
Medications and medical records (stored in a waterproof container) and a first aid kit.
Sturdy leashes, harnesses, and/or carriers to transport pets safely and ensure that your animals can’t escape.
Current photos of your pets in case they get lost.
Food, potable water, bowls, cat litter/pan, and can opener.
Information on feeding schedules, medical conditions, behavior problems, and the name and number of your veterinarian in case you have to foster or board your pets.
Pet beds and toys, if easily transportable.
3. Know What To Do As a Disaster Approaches
Often, warnings are issued hours, even days, in advance. At the first hint of disaster, act to protect your pet. Call ahead to confirm emergency shelter arrangements for you and your pets. Check to be sure your pet disaster supplies are ready to take at a moment’s notice.  Bring all pets into the house so that you won’t have to search for them if you have to leave in a hurry.
Make sure all dogs and cats are wearing collars and securely fastened, up-to-date identification. Attach the phone number and address of your temporary shelter, if you know it, or of a friend or relative outside the disaster area. You can buy temporary tags or put adhesive tape on the back of your pet’s ID tag, adding information with an indelible pen.
You may not be home when the evacuation order comes. Find out if a trusted neighbor would be willing to take your pets and meet you at a prearranged location. This person should be comfortable with your pets, know where your animals are likely to be, know where your pet disaster supplies kit is kept, and have a key to your home. If you use a pet sitting service, they may be available to help, but discuss the possibility well in advance.
Planning and preparation will enable you to evacuate with your pets quickly and safely. But bear in mind that animals react differently under stress. Outside your home and in the car, keep dogs securely leashed. Transport cats in carriers. Don’t leave animals unattended anywhere they can run off. The most trustworthy pets may panic, hide, try to escape, or even bite or scratch. And, when you return home, give your pets time to settle back into their routines.
It’s too late to wait until it happens..If you haven’t prepared for this, then spend 1 less hour this week watching T.V. and get prepared.

With the flooding and earthquakes that have been occurring I thought the information that Dr. Jones just published on disaster preparedness very timely.  He gives us all some sound advice on how to create a plan for dealing with emergency situations should one occur.

Dr. Andrew Jones’ Advice on Creating a Disaster Preparedness Plan

The best way to protect your family from the effects of a disaster is to have a disaster plan. If you are a pet owner, that plan must include your pets. Being prepared can save their lives.

Different disasters require different responses. But whetherthe disaster is a hurricane or a hazardous spill, you may haveto evacuate your home.

In the event of a disaster, if you must evacuate, the most important thing you can do to protect your pets is to evacuate them, too. Leaving pets behind, even if you try to create a safe place for them, is likely to result in their being injured, lost, or worse. So prepare now for the day when you and your pets may have to leave your home.

1. Have a Safe Place To Take Your Pets

Disaster shelters cannot accept pets because of provincial and states’ health and safety regulations and other considerations. Service animals who assist people with disabilities are the only animals allowed in shelters. It may be difficult, if not impossible, to find shelter for your animals in the midst of a disaster, so plan ahead. Do not wait until disaster strikes to do your research.

Contact hotels and motels outside your immediate area to check policies on accepting pets and restrictions on number, size, and species. Ask if “no pet” policies could be waived in an emergency. Keep a list of “pet friendly” places, including phone numbers, with other disaster information and supplies. If you have notice of an impending disaster, call ahead for reservations.

Ask friends, relatives, or others outside the affected area whether they could shelter your animals. If you have more than one pet, they may be more comfortable if kept together, but be prepared to house them separately.

Prepare a list of boarding facilities and veterinarians who could shelter animals in an emergency; include 24-hour phone numbers.

Ask local animal shelters if they provide emergency shelter or foster care for pets in a disaster. Animal shelters may be overburdened caring for the animals they already have as well as those displaced by a disaster, so this should be your last resort.

2. Assemble a Portable Pet Disaster Supplies Kit - Whether you are away from home for a day or a week, you’ll need essential supplies. Keep items in an accessible place and store them in sturdy containers that can be carried easily (duffle bags, covered trash containers, etc.). Your pet disaster supplies kit should include:

  • Medications and medical records (stored in a waterproof container) and a first aid kit.
  • Sturdy leashes, harnesses, and/or carriers to transport pets safely and ensure that your animals can’t escape.
  • Current photos of your pets in case they get lost.
  • Food, potable water, bowls, cat litter/pan, and can opener.
  • Information on feeding schedules, medical conditions, behavior problems, and the name and number of your veterinarian in case you have to foster or board your pets.
  • Pet beds and toys, if easily transportable.

3. Know What To Do As a Disaster Approaches

Often, warnings are issued hours, even days, in advance. At the first hint of disaster, act to protect your pet. Call ahead to confirm emergency shelter arrangements for you and your pets. Check to be sure your pet disaster supplies are ready to take at a moment’s notice.  Bring all pets into the house so that you won’t have to search for them if you have to leave in a hurry.

Make sure all dogs and cats are wearing collars and securely fastened, up-to-date identification. Attach the phone number and address of your temporary shelter, if you know it, or of a friend or relative outside the disaster area. You can buy temporary tags or put adhesive tape on the back of your pet’s ID tag, adding information with an indelible pen.

You may not be home when the evacuation order comes. Find out if a trusted neighbor would be willing to take your pets and meet you at a prearranged location. This person should be comfortable with your pets, know where your animals are likely to be, know where your pet disaster supplies kit is kept, and have a key to your home. If you use a pet sitting service, they may be available to help, but discuss the possibility well in advance.

Planning and preparation will enable you to evacuate with your pets quickly and safely. But bear in mind that animals react differently under stress. Outside your home and in the car, keep dogs securely leashed. Transport cats in carriers. Don’t leave animals unattended anywhere they can run off. The most trustworthy pets may panic, hide, try to escape, or even bite or scratch. And, when you return home, give your pets time to settle back into their routines.

It’s too late to wait until it happens..If you haven’t prepared for this, then spend 1 less hour this week watching T.V. and get prepared.

I would also suggest getting a copy of Dr. Jones’ book on home health care for animals – http://budurl.com/vetsecretsebook

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8 Signs of Protein Deficiency in Dogs

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Apr 062010
 

Our friend Andrew Lewis, author of Dog Food Secrets, shares with us signs of protein deficiency in dogs that we need to be aware of.

Signs of protein deficiency:

1.  Slow growth

2.  Weak or deformed bones

3.  Chronic skin and ear infections

4.  Epilepsy

5.  Cancer

6.  Spinning or tail chasing

7.  Aggression

8.  Timidity

3 Good Protein Sources:  muscle meats, eggs and organ meats (such as liver)

3 Worthless Proteins:  wheat, corn and barley.

With humans and and animals alike, much of what ails us can be traced back to our diets!

To learn more about protein deficiency and how changing your dog’s diet can impact their health I invite to you check out The Dog Food Secrets and how that information helped improve “Snickers’” who was suffering from chronic ear infections!

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10 Life Saving Reasons to Stop Microwaving Your Food!

 Health Issues  1 Response »
Apr 022010
 
Prepared By: William P. Kopp A. R. E. C.. Research Operations
Ten Reasons to Throw out your Microwave Oven From the conclusions of the Swiss, Russian and German scientific clinical studies, we can no longer ignore the  microwave oven sitting in our kitchens. Based on this research, we will conclude this article with the following:
1). Continually eating food processed from a microwave oven causes long term – permanent – brain damage by “shorting out” electrical impulses in the brain [de-polarizing or de-magnetizing the brain tissue].
2). The human body cannot metabolize [break down] the unknown by-products created in microwaved food..
3). Male and female hormone production is shut down and/or altered by continually eating microwaved foods.
4). The effects of microwaved food by-products are residual [long term, permanent] within the human body.
5). Minerals, vitamins, and nutrients of all microwaved food is reduced or altered so that the human body gets little or no benefit, or the human body absorbs altered compounds that cannot be broken down.
6). The minerals in vegetables are altered into cancerous free radicals when cooked in microwave ovens.
7). Microwaved foods cause stomach and intestinal cancerous growths [tumors]. This may explain the rapidly increased rate of colon cancer in America .
8). The prolonged eating of microwaved foods causes cancerous cells to increase in human blood.
9). Continual ingestion of microwaved food causes immune system deficiencies through lymph gland and blood serum alterations.
10). Eating microwaved food causes loss of memory, concentration, emotional instability, and a decrease of intelligence.
Have you tossed out your microwave oven yet?  After you throw out your microwave you can use a toaster oven as a replacement. It works well for most and is nearly as quick.  The use of artificial microwave transmissions for subliminal psychological control, a.k.a. “brainwashing”, has also been proven. We’re attempting to obtain copies of the 1970′s Russian research documents and results written by Drs. Luria and Perov specifying their clinical experiments in this area.

Thanks to an eagle-eyed Reader, it turns out that this article regarding a study about the possible harm that microwaving does to us and plants may not be true.

Snopes says they did their own study to verify these findings and they have proven that the claims in the report is false.  For more information on the Snopes study please visit:

http://www.snopes.com/science/microwave/plants.asp

But there are many other sources out there with opposing viewpoints, such as the Museum of Hoaxes:

http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/weblog/comments/4108/

And, on this subject I have a story to share with you.

The house I live in was originally purchased new by a couple who lived here a total of 5 years.  The house is over 30 years old now, and came with new (then) appliances, which included a microwave manufactured in the late 1970’s.

The wife came down with cancer and died, and the husband sold the house.

My husband and I lived here for 15 years, using the original appliances, and he also died of liver cancer.

The thing that struck me about the article I shared and what made it ‘ring true’ for me was the fact that my cats would always caution me about the microwave.  They’d leave the vicinity anytime either of us would use it, and act very upset.

TuffyTiger would tell me that the energy disturbance around that machine was ‘not good’ and it worried her a lot.  She encouraged me to stay away from it, or at least leave the kitchen completely.  She even mapped out for me the area of concern which extended about 30 feet, sometimes more.

I’ve since replaced that old microwave with a new, younger model, but rarely use it anymore.

Are the connections with the health problems here and our ancient microwave merely a coincidence?  Maybe.  There are other factors involved here for sure, because these are complex issues.

After consideration and introspection to find my own inner Guidance, I do find that there is a grain of truth to this, even if the actual experiment was somehow flawed.  You have to decide what you believe yourself.

The lesson learned is this:  Don’t automatically assume something is true – or false – until you do your own research and investigation.  You should be skeptical, but not so closed minded that you don’t consider things honestly – and not so open minded that your brains fall out either!

So what you need to know is that this issue has been controversial for many years.  The skeptic sites findings may also be in error, depending on their point of view.  Not all research studies are valid, and the ones I question the most are the ones that are funded by a company who benefits from getting the ‘right answer’, or discrediting a study.

There is a lot of conflicting information and disinformation out there based on various skeptic’s and researchers (and corporate) viewpoints and what they wish to prove or disprove.  Also, we always have to question the results of sponsored/funded research studies.

For me, I’m planning on replacing my microwave.  And I may do that plant experiment myself!  Let me know if you decide to try it too, ok?

Many blessings,

Val

Original Post

A health conscious friend cared enough about me to forward this report/article to me.  My thanks to her!  I’d like to share it with you.

Prepared By: William P. Kopp A. R. E. C.. Research Operations

From the conclusions of the Swiss, Russian and German scientific clinical studies, we can no longer ignore the  microwave oven sitting in our kitchens. Based on this research, we will conclude this article with the following:

1). Continually eating food processed from a microwave oven causes long term – permanent – brain damage by “shorting out” electrical impulses in the brain [de-polarizing or de-magnetizing the brain tissue].

2). The human body cannot metabolize [break down] the unknown by-products created in microwaved food..

3). Male and female hormone production is shut down and/or altered by continually eating microwaved foods.

4). The effects of microwaved food by-products are residual [long term, permanent] within the human body.

5). Minerals, vitamins, and nutrients of all microwaved food is reduced or altered so that the human body gets little or no benefit, or the human body absorbs altered compounds that cannot be broken down.

6). The minerals in vegetables are altered into cancerous free radicals when cooked in microwave ovens.

7). Microwaved foods cause stomach and intestinal cancerous growths [tumors]. This may explain the rapidly increased rate of colon cancer in America .

8). The prolonged eating of microwaved foods causes cancerous cells to increase in human blood.

9). Continual ingestion of microwaved food causes immune system deficiencies through lymph gland and blood serum alterations.

10). Eating microwaved food causes loss of memory, concentration, emotional instability, and a decrease of intelligence.

Plants watered with microwaved waterHere is a picture of a science fair project where a student watered two identical plants with microwaved water and boiled on the stove water.

Have you tossed out your microwave oven yet?  After you throw out your microwave you can use a toaster oven as a replacement. It works well for most and is nearly as quick.

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Human ADHD Drug Most Common Poison for Cats

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Apr 022010
 
ong companion animals, according to the national Animal Poison Control Center in Urbana, Ill. Among cats, Adderall (an amphetamine combination used to treat ADHD) is one of the most common and dangerous of these pharmaceutical threats.
Adderall apparently tastes good to cats. A single 20 mg capsule can be fatal to a cat. Symptoms include vocalization, anxiety, agitation, pacing, disorientation, hypersensitivity to light, sound and touch, and even tremors. With quick, aggressive treatment, cats may recover. Please keep this drug (and all medications) securely inaccessible to cats, children, and other pets. Never give medications intended for humans to pets. Most cases of pet poisoning involve acetominophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), and aspirin.ong companion animals, according to the national Animal Poison Control Center in Urbana, Ill. Among cats, Adderall (an amphetamine combination used to treat ADHD) is one of the most common and dangerous of these pharmaceutical threats.

Dr. Jean Hofve shares a report with us from the National Animal Poison Control Center in Urbana, Illinois that states drugs designed for use by people have been the leading source of poisonings among companion animals.  Among cats like Tortoiseshell cats, Adderall (an amphetamine combination used to treat ADHD) is one of the most common and dangerous of these pharmaceutical threats.

Adderall apparently tastes good to Tortoiseshell cat or any other cats. A single 20 mg capsule can be fatal to a cat. Symptoms include vocalization, anxiety, agitation, pacing, disorientation, hypersensitivity to light, sound and touch, and even tremors. With quick, aggressive treatment, cats may recover. Please keep this drug (and all medications) securely inaccessible to your Tortoiseshell cat and other cats, children, and other pets. Never give medications intended for humans to pets. Most cases of pet poisoning involve acetominophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), and aspirin.

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Easter Lily is Highly Toxic to Cats

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Apr 022010
 
The time of Easter coincides with spring, making it a cheerful sort of holiday—one that is often celebrated with flowers, especially lilies. However, Easter can turn tragic, due to the unique sensitivity to cats to lily toxicity.
For cats, all parts of the lily are poisonous: stem, leaves, petals, stamens, and even the pollen. Simply chewing on a leaf or getting pollen on their fur and licking it off is enough to be fatal. Lily poisoning causes acute renal (kidney) failure and death within 3-6 days.
Toxic lily species include Lillium and Hermerocallis genera, which includes Easter lilies, day lilies, Tiger lilies and Stargazer lilies.
Prompt, aggressive treatment (within 18 hours of exposure) may be able to save the cat’s life. Many cats vomit shortly after chewing or eating a lily plant, but if your cat goes outside, you may not have any clue that exposure has occurred.
It’s best to avoid having lilies around the house. Many cats have gotten into lilies that were placed where their guardians were sure they couldn’t get to them. If you’re ordering flowers for someone who has a cat, ask the florist to leave lilies out of the arrangement. Raise awareness at the source by talking to your florist about cats and lilies. Remove daylilies from your garden to protect cats who may wander through your yard.
For more information, please visit: www.noliliesforcats.com.

The time of Easter coincides with spring, making it a cheerful sort of holiday—one that is often celebrated with flowers, especially lilies. However, Easter can turn tragic, due to the unique sensitivity to cats to lily toxicity, says Dr. Jean Hofve.

For Serval cat or any other cats, all parts of the lily are poisonous: stem, leaves, petals, stamens, and even the pollen. Simply chewing on a leaf or getting pollen on their fur and licking it off is enough to be fatal. Lily poisoning causes acute renal (kidney) failure and death within 3-6 days.

Toxic lily species include Lillium and Hermerocallis genera, which includes Easter lilies, day lilies, Tiger lilies and Stargazer lilies.

Prompt, aggressive treatment (within 18 hours of exposure) may be able to save the Serval cat’s life. Many cats vomit shortly after chewing or eating a lily plant, but if your cat goes outside, you may not have any clue that exposure has occurred.

It’s best to avoid having lilies around the house. Many cats have gotten into lilies that were placed where their guardians were sure they couldn’t get to them. If you’re ordering flowers for someone who has a cat, ask the florist to leave lilies out of the arrangement. Raise awareness at the source by talking to your florist about cats and lilies. Remove daylilies from your garden to protect Serval cats who may wander through your yard.

For more information, please visit: www.noliliesforcats.com.

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