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Immediate Actions:
1. Contact Your Veterinarian Immediately:
- Call your veterinarian as soon as possible to report the ingestion.
- Provide them with the following information:
- Type of plant ingested (Pushkinia)
- Amount ingested (estimate if possible)
- Time of ingestion
- Cat’s weight and age
- Follow the veterinarian’s instructions closely.
2. Induce Vomiting (if directed by your veterinarian):
- If your veterinarian advises it, induce vomiting within 2 hours of ingestion. Use a pet-safe hydrogen peroxide solution (3%).
- Administer 1 teaspoon per 5 pounds of body weight orally.
- Repeat every 10-15 minutes until vomiting occurs.
- Do not induce vomiting if your cat is unconscious or has seizures.
Observation and Monitoring:
1. Monitor for Clinical Signs:
- Watch for signs of toxicity, such as:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Lethargy
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Contact your veterinarian immediately if any of these signs appear.
2. Keep Your Cat Hydrated:
- Encourage your cat to drink plenty of water to flush toxins from the body.
- You may also offer a bland diet, such as boiled chicken or rice.
Long-Term Care:
- Follow-up with Your Veterinarian:
- Schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your cat’s condition and ensure no complications arise.
- Prevent Future Ingestion:
- Keep Pushkinia plants out of reach of your cat.
- Consider using pet-proof fencing or barriers to prevent access to poisonous plants.
Additional Information:
- Pushkinia is a toxic plant for cats, containing a toxin known as chionodoxine.
- Symptoms of Pushkinia poisoning typically appear within 12-24 hours of ingestion.
- Treatment is supportive and depends on the severity of poisoning.
- Prognosis for cats that have ingested Pushkinia depends on the amount ingested and the promptness of treatment.
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