Lily of the valley is dangerous for some animals

It is the little lucky gesture of May 1: offer strands of thrush.

This plant is despite everything toxicfor humans, as for animals.

As May 1, the 3115, the free number of veterinary emergencies So alerts to the dangers of thrush for dogs and cats.

The Dr. Pierre Fabingemergency veterinarian and co-founder of 3115, alert:

“We sensitize the general public because few people are aware of it. We thus want to avoid accidents ”.

Delayed

All parts of the thrush are extremely toxic to dogs and cats, flowers, stems, leaves, but also the water of the vase in which it is soaking.

“This mainly concerns cats, which are often curious, and which can reach lily of the valley when it is high,” explains Pierre Fabing. “It is a poison that is dangerous, even at low doses, and whose symptoms appear at delayfrom 15 minutes to 6 a.m. after ingestion ”.

These signs must alert immediately:

• Vomiting,
• salivation excessive,
• allowance,
• Heart rhythm disorders.

“In case of doubt, do not hesitate to immediately call on 3115: veterinarians are available 24 hours a day to assess the situation and guide you.” This service has existed for five years and has really developed for two years.

Some advice

The service gives some tips: never leave a bouquet of lily of the valley within reach of an animal, quickly throw away the wilted strands, do not leave the water from the accessible mud.

If you have a curious animal at home and you cannot hold it away, it is better not to buy them

The lys and the laurier are also the cause of numerous poisoning in animals. For lilies and lily of the valley, even the water of the vase is dangerous.

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