Lily of the Valley
Veterinary Emergency
EMERGENCY. Immediate vet care required. Cardiac monitoring essential. Similar treatment to Foxglove/Oleander poisoning.
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Plant Information
May Bells, Our Lady's Tears, Convallaria
Asparagaceae
garden
Highly Toxic — Emergency Risk
Toxicity Details
all parts, including water in vase
Cardiac glycosides (convallatoxin, convallarin)
1-4 hours
severe
Symptoms to Watch For
- Vomiting
- Irregular heartbeat
- Low blood pressure
- Disorientation
- Seizures
- Coma
What to Do
EMERGENCY. Immediate vet care required. Cardiac monitoring essential. Similar treatment to Foxglove/Oleander poisoning.
Do not wait for symptoms. Call your vet or poison control immediately.
About Lily of the Valley
Despite its delicate appearance, Lily of the Valley is extremely toxic. It contains over 30 cardiac glycosides. Even the water in a vase containing these flowers can poison a pet. Not related to True Lilies but equally dangerous.
Safe Alternatives
These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: