If your cat has eaten an “hototogisu”, you should:
1. Contact your veterinarian immediately.
2. Bring a sample of the plant to the veterinarian. This will help them identify the plant and determine if it is poisonous.
3. Monitor your cat for any symptoms of poisoning. These symptoms can include:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Lethargy
- Weakness
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Respiratory distress
- Cardiac arrest
4. If your cat is showing any of these symptoms, seek veterinary care immediately.
5. Keep your cat away from the plant in the future.
Hototogisu (Tricyrtis hirta) is a member of the lily family. All parts of the plant are poisonous to cats, and ingestion can cause serious health problems, including death.
If you are unsure whether or not your cat has eaten an hototogisu, err on the side of caution and contact your veterinarian.
The article was created by AI.
We received responses from Google Gemini to the following questions.
My cat ate an “Hototogisu”. What should I do? Answers should be in English.
623