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If you suspect your cat has eaten Kintoki grass, take immediate action:
1. Contact Your Veterinarian:
- Call your veterinarian immediately and describe the situation.
- Provide information about the amount and time of ingestion, as well as your cat’s current symptoms.
2. Induce Vomiting (Optional):
- In some cases, your veterinarian may recommend inducing vomiting.
- Hydrogen peroxide (3%) can be used to induce vomiting (1 teaspoon per 5 pounds of body weight).
- Follow the veterinarian’s instructions carefully.
3. Monitor Your Cat:
- Keep a close eye on your cat’s behavior and symptoms.
- Note any changes in breathing, heart rate, or vomiting.
- Contact your veterinarian immediately if any of these symptoms occur.
4. Treatment:
- The treatment will depend on the severity of the ingestion.
- Activated charcoal may be administered to absorb toxins from the stomach.
- Antihistamines may be given to reduce inflammation.
- In severe cases, hospitalization and IV fluids may be necessary.
5. Prevention:
- Keep Kintoki grass out of your cat’s reach.
- Provide alternative safe plants for your cat to chew on, such as catnip or wheatgrass.
- Supervise your cat when it is outside to prevent access to potentially toxic plants.
Additional Information:
- Kintoki grass (also known as liverwort) contains hepatotoxins that can damage the liver.
- Symptoms of Kintoki grass poisoning can include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and seizures.
- The severity of poisoning depends on the amount ingested and the individual cat’s tolerance.
- Early detection and treatment are crucial for the best outcome.
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