Monitor your cat’s behavior and symptoms:
- Observe for vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, or loss of appetite.
Call your veterinarian immediately:
- Barley can be toxic to cats if it contains awns, which are sharp bristles that can cause intestinal damage.
- Barley can also be a choking hazard.
Provide supportive care while awaiting veterinary advice:
- Keep your cat calm and comfortable.
- Offer water or electrolyte solution to prevent dehydration.
- Do not induce vomiting or give your cat any medication without veterinary guidance.
Veterinary treatment:
- Your veterinarian will most likely perform an examination and take X-rays to assess the situation.
- Treatment may include:
- Inducing vomiting to remove the barley
- Giving activated charcoal to absorb toxins
- Administering antibiotics or anti-inflammatories
- Surgery to remove any intestinal damage
- Supportive care such as fluids and pain medication
Prevention:
- Keep all forms of barley (raw, cooked, or cold) out of reach of your cat.
- If you give your cat food scraps, make sure to remove any barley or other potential toxins.
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