Lilies are extremely poisonous for cats +++.
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RED (stays RED) \u2014 especially with any cat exposure (including pollen\/vase water), as well as with Vomiting, lethargy, polyuria\/anuria<\/p>
Even small amounts (pollen, tiny leaf pieces, vase water) can be critical in cats. In dogs, still have it checked if severe GI symptoms occur. <\/p>","besonderheiten_katze":"Very high cardiac risk as well, including in cats; rapid collapse\/death possible\u2014treat even suspicion as an emergency.","einfuhrung":"Lily poisoning is one of the most dangerous plant poisonings in pets, especially for cats. The term \u201clilies\u201d groups together botanically different plant species, and not all are equally toxic. True lilies (Lilium species) and daylilies (Hemerocallis species) are particularly dangerous. They contain highly potent nephrotoxic substances that can cause severe kidney damage, mainly in cats.","wirkungsmechanismus":"All parts of these lily species are poisonous\u2014from flowers and leaves to stems and pollen. Even the water in which cut lilies have stood can reach toxic concentrations. The main toxins are thought to be tuliposides and other substances that have not yet been fully identified. Notably, the toxic dose in cats is extremely low: chewing on a single leaf or licking pollen off the coat can be enough to trigger a life-threatening intoxication \/ poisoning.\n\nLily toxicity is rated +++ on a scale from + to +++, which is the highest hazard level. This classification is based on the severity of the poisoning symptoms and the low dose required to cause serious damage.\n\nIn cats, after initial symptoms of gastrointestinal irritation, acute renal failure is the main concern.\nIn dogs, at most, gastrointestinal irritation occurs.\n\nLily poisoning usually occurs through oral ingestion of plant parts. Cats are particularly at risk because they may nibble on plants or groom themselves after coming into contact with lily pollen. The exact reasons for cats\u2019 extreme sensitivity to lily constituents lie in their specific physiology and metabolic peculiarities.\n\nCats have a unique liver physiology with limited glucuronidation capacity, which restricts their ability to detoxify certain plant toxins. In addition, their renal tubules have structural \u043e\u0441\u043e\u0431\u0435\u043dities that make them more susceptible to nephrotoxic substances. Lily toxins specifically attack the proximal tubular cells of the kidneys and cause necrosis, severely impairing the kidneys\u2019 filtration and reabsorption function.\n\nIn dogs, lily poisoning is usually milder and mainly presents as a gastrointestinal disorder. The reason for this difference likely lies in species-specific differences in toxin metabolism and in the structure of the renal tubules.\n\nThe most common sources of danger are:\n
All plant parts are toxic:<\/p>\n\n
As little as 1\u20132 petals or a few mg of pollen can trigger acute renal failure in cats.<\/p>\n\u00a0\n
The exact molecular toxin mechanism has not been fully deciphered, but current research findings and case reports suggest the following mechanisms:<\/p>\n\n
| Time after ingestion<\/td>\n | Effect on the organism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n | |||||||||||||||
| 0\u20133 hours<\/td>\n | Vomiting, hypersalivation, reduced appetite, lethargy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | |||||||||||||||
| 12\u201324 hours<\/td>\n | Onset of tubular cell death, polyuria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | |||||||||||||||
| 24\u201372 hours<\/td>\n | Anuria, azotemia, increased urea\/creatinine, systemic uremia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | |||||||||||||||
| >72 hours<\/td>\n | multiple organ failure, metabolic acidosis, death without therapy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\u00a0\n5. Summary of the toxic mechanism<\/h3>\n
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