Giving lillies to people

[Asher]

In the past month, we've received flowers or bouquets that included or consisteted entirely of lillies. I'm wondering why people still give these out without knowing much about the family -- like if they have cats.

We've had to throw all of these out right after receiving them because we have two cats, and lillies are extremely toxic to cats. Even exposure to their pollen can kill them within 18 to 96 hours: kidney failure, paralysis, etc.

There are far safer flowers to give out to people you don't know very well. Does anyone ever take this into account?

Further, why aren't florists required to attach a warning label to such flowers? A lot of people may not know how deadly lillies are to cats.

[Dauphin]

How inconsiderate some people can be.

[Zkribbler]

Re: Giving lillies to people

Originally posted by Asher
Further, why aren't florists required to attach a warning label to such flowers? A lot of people may not know how deadly lillies are to cats.

This is true. Until this thread I had no idea.

[Gangerolf]

thanks. now I know how to get rid of that annoying cat next door

[alva]

Most flowers are toxic to cats.

You could tell those people though.

[MOBIUS]

Never knew that...

Why even how we have a lovely bouquet of lillies in the window...

[Provost Harrison]

Re: Giving lillies to people

Originally posted by Asher
Further, why aren't florists required to attach a warning label to such flowers? A lot of people may not know how deadly lillies are to cats.

Erm, because cats can't read?

I never realised this was the case myself...

Next time I get you flowers Asher, I'll have to get you deadly nightshade instead

[snoopy369]

I presume because our laws don't exist to protect animals, but people.

Good to know though... my cats wouldn't appreciate lilies My guess is people don't know any better.

[MikeH]

I didn't know that either and we used to have several cats.

So I guess the reason is that maybe people don't know.

[alva]

Then I'll tell you another one.
Never give aspirine to cats or dogs. While a big dog might be able to handle (it's not toxic) it, it may very well kill a smaller one.

[Dauphin]

Never give chocolates to a woman who owns a dog, she may accidentally get fat.

[Capt Dizle]

Overblown nonsense.

[MOBIUS]

Well the woman would get overblown eating all those chocolates...

[Solly]

Giving lillies to people

...sounds gay.

[alva]

Own goal...