Epimedium: A Potentially Toxic Plant for Cats Clinical Signs of Epimedium Poisoning in Cats: Vomiting Diarrhea Lethargy Weakness Hematuria (blood in urine) Polyuria (excessive urination) Polydipsia (excessive thirst) What to Do If Your Cat Ingests Epimedium: Contact your veterinarian immediately. Epimedium can cause serious poisoning, even death, if not treated promptly. Induce vomiting (if safe … Read more
Evaluate the situation: Type of squid: Was it a live squid, raw squid, or cooked squid? Amount consumed: How much of the squid did the cat eat? Time since consumption: How long has it been since the cat ate the squid? Potential risks: Toxins: Some squid species contain toxins that can be harmful to cats. … Read more
What is Ionopsidium? Ionopsidium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae, commonly known as violets. Toxicity to Cats: Ionopsidium plants are not typically toxic to cats. However, some species may contain small amounts of glucosinolates, which can be mildly irritating to the digestive system if consumed in large quantities. Symptoms of Ionopsidium … Read more
Ionopsidium is a toxic plant for cats, and ingesting it can cause a variety of symptoms, including vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and lethargy. In severe cases, it can even lead to kidney failure. If you think your cat has eaten an Ionopsidium plant, it is important to take them to the vet immediately. The vet … Read more
If your cat ate a cuddling, you should call your veterinarian immediately. Cuddlings are typically made of plastic, fabric, and stuffing, which can be dangerous if ingested by a cat. The plastic can cause an obstruction in the cat’s digestive system, and the stuffing can swell up and cause a blockage. The fabric can also … Read more
If your cat ate an anchovy, it is important to watch for any signs of illness. Anchovies are high in salt and oil, which can cause digestive upset in some cats. Symptoms of digestive upset can include vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy. If your cat shows any of these symptoms, it is important to take them … Read more
Anthusa (Anthurium): Toxicity to Cats Anthurium plants are toxic to cats, containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that can cause irritation and swelling of the mouth and digestive tract. Symptoms of Anthurium Poisoning in Cats: Oral irritation (drooling, pawing at mouth) Difficulty swallowing Vomiting Diarrhea Lethargy Immediate Actions: Call your veterinarian immediately. Do not induce vomiting … Read more
Call your veterinarian immediately. Anthuriums are toxic to cats, and ingestion can cause symptoms such as: Oral irritation and swelling Excessive drooling Vomiting Difficulty breathing Kidney failure The severity of symptoms will depend on the amount of anthurium ingested. Treatment Treatment for anthurium poisoning will depend on the severity of symptoms. Your veterinarian may recommend: … Read more
If your cat has eaten an apricot, you should monitor it closely for any signs of poisoning. Apricots contain a small amount of amygdalin, which can release cyanide when metabolized. Cyanide is toxic to cats, and can cause serious health problems or even death if ingested in large amounts. Symptoms of cyanide poisoning in cats … Read more