Call Your Veterinarian:
- Contact your veterinarian immediately for guidance and possible treatment.
Symptoms to Watch For:
- Weakness
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Respiratory distress
What to Tell Your Veterinarian:
- The type of plant your cat ate (striped ash)
- The amount and time ingested
- Any symptoms your cat is exhibiting
Treatment:
- Treatment may involve:
- Inducing vomiting to remove the plant material
- Administering activated charcoal to absorb toxins
- Providing IV fluids to support hydration
- Antidote medications (if available for striped ash poisoning)
- Monitoring and supportive care
Prognosis:
- The prognosis depends on how much of the plant was ingested and how quickly treatment is sought.
- Striped ash can cause severe poisoning, but early intervention can improve the chances of survival.
Additional Information:
- Striped ash (Ornus europaea) is a highly toxic plant that contains a compound called coumarin.
- Coumarin can cause neurological and gastrointestinal problems in cats.
- There is no specific antidote for striped ash poisoning.
The article was created by AI.
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My cat ate an “striped ash”. What should I do? Answers should be in English.
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