Mon Chat a Mangé du Lis : Que Dois-Je Faire?
Toutes les parties des vrais lis sont mortelles pour les chats — même le pollen. L'ingestion provoque une insuffisance rénale aiguë.
Que Faire Maintenant
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Step 1: EMERGENCY VET NOW
Go to the nearest emergency vet immediately. Call ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 en route. Time is critical.
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Step 2: Bring a Plant Sample
Take the lily plant or a photo to the vet. This confirms the species and helps assess toxicity risk.
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Step 3: IV Fluids Are Critical
Your vet will start aggressive IV fluid therapy to protect the kidneys. This must begin within 18 hours of ingestion for best outcomes.
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Step 4: Activated Charcoal May Help
If ingestion was recent, your vet may administer activated charcoal to absorb remaining toxins in the GI tract.
La Science Derrière Cela
Le composé toxique exact dans les lis n'est pas identifié, mais il provoque une nécrose tubulaire aiguë dans les reins. Même de petites quantités de pollen ou de pétales peuvent causer une insuffisance rénale fatale.
Questions Fréquemment Posées
Which lilies are toxic to cats?
True lilies (Lilium spp.) and Hemerocallis (daylilies) are highly toxic: Easter lily, Tiger lily, Asiatic lily, Oriental lily, Stargazer lily. Even pollen, leaves, or water from the vase can cause kidney failure. Not toxic: Peace lily, Lily of the Valley (different toxin), Calla lily.
How much lily is toxic to cats?
Ingestion of as little as 2-3 petals or leaves, or exposure to pollen (grooming pollen off fur), can cause acute kidney failure. There is no safe amount — any exposure requires emergency veterinary treatment.
How long after lily ingestion do symptoms appear?
Vomiting and lethargy begin within 1-6 hours. Kidney damage is detectable within 12-24 hours. Without treatment, kidney failure develops within 24-72 hours and is often fatal. Early IV fluid therapy is critical.