If your cat has eaten an echium plant, you should contact your veterinarian immediately. Echium plants are toxic to cats, and can cause a variety of symptoms, including:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Lethargy
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Respiratory distress
- Death
Treatment for echium poisoning will depend on the severity of the symptoms, and may include:
- Inducing vomiting
- Administering activated charcoal
- Providing fluids
- Monitoring the cat’s vital signs
- Providing supportive care
If you catch your cat eating an echium plant, it is important to remove the plant from the cat’s mouth and rinse the cat’s mouth with water. You should then contact your veterinarian immediately.
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