Be careful of this spring plant, toxic for your pets.
No one would have suspected it and yet: this very popular plant is toxic to our pets! At the time of spring, when our fields and gardens are blooming, it is easy to indulge in a lack of supervision of our four-legged companions, also exhilarated by the rise in temperatures and the long-awaited return of the sun.
And yet, vigilance is required during this spring period: certain plants are dangerous for our dog and cat friends! This is the case of lily of the valley, THE spring flower par excellence, which blooms - normally - around May 1st and which is offered on this public holiday. Recognizable by its elongated leaves and its small white bells, lily of the valley perfumes our gardens and our homes.
But be careful, this plant is far from being as harmless as it seems and is even a real danger for our furry friends, but also for rabbits and birds, thrush: "The ingestion of thrush causes serious liver problems in cats It can even cause the death of a dog", explains Yves Lahiani, veterinarian, interviewed by the site 30 Millions d'Amis.
And be careful: lily of the valley is toxic even if a very small part of the plant – any part – is ingested, even if it is wilted. Even the water from the vase in which you place the plant to decorate your interior should not be drunk! In fact, each of the parts that compose it can cause digestive problems in dogs and cats, caused by the irritating substances of thrush and even heart problems.
But then how do you know if your four-legged companion has eaten lily of the valley? Several symptoms are mentioned by specialists, including repeated vomiting, fever, intense salivation, diarrhea and other consequences such as convulsions. If your dog, cat, rabbit or pet bird ingests thrush, it is essential to go to a veterinarian as quickly as possible. Be careful, unlike the remarkable scene in Anatomy of a Fall, you should not try to make your pet vomit.
And spring is a risky period for our dear animals: it's not just thrush that wants them harm. Other plants and flowers, such as lily, arum, ficus, poinsettia, laurel or even rose, should be avoided from gastronomic tests of our dogs and cats and require extreme vigilance on the part of their master .
