Lily of the valley isn’t always an invasive plant. It could more suitably be called aggressive. The rhizomes of the plant are powerful. They can tunnel and spread with ease and will do so unless the plant is in poor soil.
Lily of the valley is a highly toxic plant to dogs and ingestion may lead to death; it is important to visit your Veterinarian if you know or suspect that Lyla has consumed any as the lily of the valley contains cardiac glycosides which may cause heart arrhythmias, seizures, other neurological symptoms and death in some cases.
This type of lily is different than true lily species (e. g, Asiatic, Japanese show, Oriental, day, Easter, etc.), and does not result in acute kidney failure. However, lily of the valley is still very poisonous and must be treated aggressively!
Lily of the Valley contains 38 different cardenolides (cardiac glycosides) which irritate the gastrointestinal tract as well as disrupt the heart’s normal activity. All parts of the plant are toxic, including the bulb, roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and berries. A higher concentration of cardiac glycosides resides in the bulb.
Yes, all parts of lily of the valley are toxic to chickens and pets. However, chickens aren’t likely to eat them; whereas a goat or other larger farm animal might. But then, as you said, they are bird-brained! Here is some helpful information on lily of the valley and other poisonous plants:.
Are rain lilies poisonous to dogs?
Prairie Lily ( Rain Lily): These types of lilies can be poisonous to dogs. The bulbs of these lilies are the most poisonous part of the plant and can cause mild to severe gastrointestinal (GI) upset in dogs. Lily of the Valley: This plant contains cardio glycosides, which are gastrointestinal irritants.
What happens if a dog eats a lily of the valley?
When dogs or cats ingest lily of the valley, severe clinical signs can be seen, including vomiting, diarrhea, a drop in heart rate, severe cardiac arrhythmias, and possibly seizures. Pets with any known exposure to this plant should be examined and evaluated by a veterinarian and treated symptomatically.
Are Lily of the Valley shade or sun plants?
Shade and Sun: Lily of the valley blooms best in partial shade. The plants will also grow in full shade, but may not produce as many flowers. Zone: Lily of the valley is hardy in zones 3-9.
Is Convallaria majalis poisonous to dogs?
Toxicity to pets The Convallaria majalis plant contains cardiac glycosides which will cause symptoms similar to Foxglove (digitalis) ingestion. This type of lily is different than true lily species (e. g, Asiatic, Japanese show, Oriental, day, Easter, etc.), and does not result in acute kidney failure.