However, there are a couple of other seasonal stems you should be wary of: Holly and mistletoe can cause gastrointestinal upset and cardiovascular problems when ingested, and various lilies that are often found in holiday bouquets can
cause kidney failure in cats.
These can
cause kidney failure in cats,» says Dr. Wismer.
Many types of lily can
cause kidney failure in cats.
Many types of lily, such as Tiger, Asian, Japanese Show, Easter, Stargazer, and the Casa Blanca, can
cause kidney failure in cats.
Lilies in particular are hazardous and can
cause kidney failure in cats.
Several varieties of lilies — such as the Easter Lily, Tiger Lily, and Star - Gazer Lily — can
cause kidney failure in cats.
Easter lily, tiger lily, rubrum, Japanese show lily, some species of day lily, and certain other members of the Liliaceae family can
cause kidney failure in cats.
Lilies, which are used sometimes in floral decorations, can
cause kidney failure in cats.
Not exact matches
Ingesting even small amounts of Easter lilies and related plants can
cause severe
kidney failure in cats.
Lilies can
cause kidney failure and death
in cats.
Raisins and / or Grapes - For reasons currently unknown to veterinary science, raisins and grapes can
cause irreversible
kidney failure in dogs (
cats are unlikely to ingest table scraps but be aware that even small amounts can be toxic).
The most common
causes of
cat death
in senior
cats are
kidney failure, cancer, and infectious disease such as FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus).
NSAIDs can
cause stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as
kidney failure, especially
in cats.
Even a few raisins or grapes can
cause kidney failure in dogs (and possibly
cats).
However, other things that can
cause seizures
in dog and
cats include brain tumors, injury to the brain, encephalitis, poisoning, heat stroke, liver
failure and
kidney failure.
Grapes & Raisins: It's unclear what it is about grapes and raisins that creates problems, but it is certain that these fruits can
cause kidney failure in dogs and
cats, so don't leave them lying around.
It's unclear what it is about grapes and raisins that creates problems, but it is certain that these fruits can
cause kidney failure in dogs and
cats, so don't leave them lying around.
California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System toxicologists discovered that melamine and cyanuric acid, found
in samples of pet food recalled
in 2007, can be lethal to
cats when combined; the study is helping veterinarians better diagnose the
causes of
kidney failure in cats.
Resist the urge, because the pollen, stems and leaves of tiger lilies can
cause severe
kidney failure in cats.
This is probably the most common
cause of
kidney failure in dogs and
cats.
There are some underlying diseases that may
cause blindness
in senior pets: These are
kidney failure and the resulting hypertension that comes with
kidney failure, as well as diabetes
in dogs and
cats.
Grapes and raisins: Though these make great treats for people and are often found
in healthy summer salads, even small numbers of grapes and raisins can
cause sudden
kidney failure in dogs and, potentially,
cats.
Aspirin - related drugs such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may
cause severe liver or
kidney failure in cats even when given
in small doses.
In 2007, an international pet food crisis
caused dogs and
cats to suffer
kidney failure and even death after eating foods containing wheat gluten contaminated with melamine.
Some of the most common
in a
cat are cancer,
kidney failure, and hyperthyroidism, but there are many other
causes.
Especially
in cats that are seven years of age and older,
kidney failure is one of the most frequently observed
causes of severe illness.
The exact
causes of chronic
kidney failure are unknown, although the loss of healthy
kidney tissue may be a result of readily recognizable conditions, such as
kidney infections or obstructions; some suggest it is more prominent now due to the dry commercial
cat foods fed by most
cat owners, instead of the moisture rich prey a
cat would eat
in nature.
None of these lilies
cause acute
kidney failure in cats like the Lilium or Hemerocallis (daylily) species.
The chronic infection that ensues
in the gums and the bone surrounding the teeth, from the accumulation of dental tartar
causes chronic pain, immune suppression, has a direct link to
kidney failure (the number one
cause of death
in cats, number two
in dogs), and can
cause heart valve infections.
Therefore, while extensive testing for a
cause of symptoms may not yield results
in younger
cats, older
cats with FLUTD should be screened for
kidney failure.
Grapes, raisins and currants are dangerous to
cats, even
in small quantities, and the toxins found
in these fruits can even
cause kidney failure.
Several varieties of lilies such as Day Lily, Tiger Lily and Easter Lily can
cause acute
kidney failure in cats if ingested.
Ingestion of even miniscule amounts of «true» lilies (Lilium or Hemerocallis species) may
cause drooling, vomiting, anorexia, lethargy, and potentially fatal
kidney failure in cats.
In addition to
kidney failure, my
cat has food allergies, so switching her to a k / d food has
caused her allergies to flair up.
This is not advised, however, as grapes and raisins may
cause potentially fatal
kidney failure in dogs and
cats.
Ingestion of lilies can
cause depression, anorexia and more specifically,
kidney failure in cats.
Lilies As beautiful as they may be, some lilies can
cause severe acute
kidney failure in cats.
Chronic
kidney failure, commonly known among veterinarians as chronic renal
failure, is the number one
cause of death
in cats.
Lilies are especially toxic to
cats; they can
cause life - threatening
kidney failure if ingested even
in tiny amounts.
Complicated:
caused by a problem that needs to be changed
in your
cat such as something that is wrong with your
cat's body (anatomical problem) or other problems that can
cause bacterial infection such as
kidney failure (renal), hyperadrenocorticism or diabetes mellitus.
Jerky Treats Back on the Shelf — and Still a Problem: Since it's been going on for several years, you've probably heard about how chicken jerky treats made
in China have
caused illness and
kidney failure in more than 3,000 pets, killing nearly 600 dogs and
cats.
High protein / high phosphorus diets will not
cause kidney disease
in a normal
cat, and restricted protein does not prevent
kidney failure in a healthy
cat.
In my experience, kidney failure is the most common cause of death in older cat
In my experience,
kidney failure is the most common
cause of death
in older cat
in older
cats.
* Old Age: 35 % of older
cats have some
kidney problem * Infections: such as peritonitis and leukemia * Heart disease * Diabetes * Congenital deformities of the
kidneys * Cysts
in the
kidneys (Polycystic
kidney disease) * Medications: such as anti-inflammatory drugs * Nephritis: Inflamed
kidneys * Hyperthyroidism / Renal
Failure: the two diseases are seen together and can
cause kidney disease