The lily is a traditional gift for Easter. A very beautiful flower, but if you have cats, please forget about having a lily in your home.

Unfortunately, all parts of the lily are considered toxic to cats and consuming even small amounts can be life threatening. Within only a few hours of ingestion, a cat may vomit, become lethargic or develop a lack of appetite. These signs continue and worsen as kidney damage progresses. Without prompt and proper treatment by a Veterinarian, the cat may develop kidney failure in 36 to 72 hours.

If you are a cat owner, please remove lilies from your cat's access. Placing the vase on the mantle will do little to prevent your cat from ingesting a bit of the plant. We know how cats love fresh plants and how well they can jump; a fireplace mantle will do nothing to keep the cat away. If you suspect your cat has eaten part of the plant; teeth or chew marks on a leaf or bud, please take your cat to his Vet. as soon as possible.