PlantFunMartagon Lily Toxic?
All parts of the plant (including pollen) are severely toxic to cats, even small ingestion can cause fatal acute kidney failure
Initial gastrointestinal symptoms may appear to resolve after 2-6 hours, but progressive kidney damage develops within 12-30 hours post-exposure
Early intravenous fluid therapy administered within 24 hours of ingestion is critical to prevent irreversible kidney injury and death
FAQ
Is Martagon Lily toxic to Humans?
No confirmed human toxicity reported from casual exposure, though intentional ingestion is not recommended (Non-toxic)
Is Martagon Lily toxic to Cats?
Phase 1 (1-3 hours post-ingestion): Vomiting, hypersalivation, anorexia, apathy, loss of appetite. GI symptoms fade after 2-6 hours, falsely indicating recovery. Phase 2 (12-30 hours post-ingestion): Polyuria leading to dehydration, progressing to anuria at 24-48 hours without treatment, with recurrent vomiting and severe uremia at 30-72 hours (Severe)
Is Martagon Lily toxic to Dogs?
No confirmed toxicity data available, but monitor for gastrointestinal upset if ingestion occurs (Unknown)
Is Martagon Lily toxic to Horses?
No confirmed toxicity data available, but ingestion is not advised (Unknown)
Toxicity Details
No confirmed human toxicity reported from casual exposure, though intentional ingestion is not recommended
Phase 1 (1-3 hours post-ingestion): Vomiting, hypersalivation, anorexia, apathy, loss of appetite. GI symptoms fade after 2-6 hours, falsely indicating recovery. Phase 2 (12-30 hours post-ingestion): Polyuria leading to dehydration, progressing to anuria at 24-48 hours without treatment, with recurrent vomiting and severe uremia at 30-72 hours
No confirmed toxicity data available, but monitor for gastrointestinal upset if ingestion occurs
No confirmed toxicity data available, but ingestion is not advised
Toxicity Snapshot
First Aid & Prevention
First 30 Minutes
- • Induce vomiting only under veterinary guidance if ingestion occurred within the last 2 hours
- • Rinse all plant material or pollen off the animal's fur and skin to prevent further ingestion via grooming
- • Contact a veterinarian immediately even if no symptoms are visible yet
Contact Vet Immediately
- • Any confirmed or suspected ingestion of any part of the plant, including contact with pollen
- • Presence of vomiting, hypersalivation, lethargy or loss of appetite after exposure
- • Observed increased urination, reduced urination or increased thirst after exposure
Prevention
- • Keep all parts of this plant, including cut flowers and fallen pollen, completely out of reach of cats
- • Inspect all purchased bouquets to exclude toxic Lilium or Hemerocallis species if you own cats
- • Wash hands thoroughly after handling this plant before touching cats or their belongings
Treatment & Prognosis
- • Early intravenous NaCl fluid therapy at 2-3 times the maintenance dose, administered within 24 hours of ingestion for 1-3 days
- • Peritoneal lavage, peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis is required if anuric kidney failure develops
- • Decontamination and targeted symptomatic supportive care as indicated by the patient's clinical signs
Professional Toxicology
• Accumulation of toxic metabolites causes acute tubular necrosis in feline kidneys
• Exact mechanism of the unknown toxic principle is not fully characterized
Information from CliniTox veterinary text.
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This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. If ingestion or poisoning is suspected, seek medical or veterinary attention immediately.