Monitor for Symptoms:
- Watch for vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or excessive thirst.
- If any of these symptoms occur, seek veterinary attention immediately.
Contact Your Veterinarian:
- Call your veterinarian as soon as possible to discuss the situation.
- Provide them with details about the plant (if known), the amount consumed, and your cat’s symptoms.
- Your veterinarian will likely recommend bringing your cat in for an examination.
Treatment Options:
- If your cat ingested a small amount of morning glory, supportive care may be sufficient.
- For more severe ingestion, your veterinarian may administer activated charcoal to absorb the toxins.
- In some cases, intravenous fluids and anti-nausea medications may be necessary.
Prognosis:
- The prognosis for cats who ingest morning glory depends on the amount consumed and the promptness of treatment.
- With early intervention, most cats recover fully. However, in severe cases, liver damage or other complications can occur.
Prevention:
- Keep your cat away from all types of morning glory plants (including common morning glory and heavenly blue morning glory).
- Supervise your cat when they are outdoors, especially near gardens or other areas where these plants may be present.
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My cat ate an “perennial morning glory”. What should I do? Answers should be in English.
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