Cats are curious creatures. They love to smell and check everything in our house. No wonder they are interested in our plants and flowers. Some of them are poisonous. If a cat eats such a plant, it may become sick or even die. Young and curious cats are the most vulnerable. So it's worth checking if the plants you have at home are safe and will not harm your pet.
Symptoms of poisoning in cats
The most common symptoms include convulsions, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, swollen tongue, light gum color, confusion, red face, increased salivation and difficulty swallowing.
Plants poisonous to cats
Aloe - causes intestinal irritation, drowsiness, severe vomiting, body tremors and difficulty moving and breathing
Alocasia - causes drooling, difficulty swallowing, mouth irritation and airway obstruction
Azalea - causes vomiting, diarrhea, salivation, incoordination, weakness, paralysis of the limbs, weakness, coma, convulsions, arrhythmias, and even death
Ficuses - cause loss of appetite, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, redness and dermatitis
Cyclamen - causes salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, and with high consumption: heart problems, seizures and even death
Monstera - causes breathing difficulties, swallowing problems, drooling, cramps and vomiting, and if consumed too much: kidney failure, coma, convulsions, and even death
Oleander - causes intestinal and stomach irritation, abnormal heart beat and even death
Clivia - causes diarrhea, vomiting, damage to the intestinal mucosa, bleeding from the digestive system, damage to the liver and kidneys, and even leads to death
Peace Lily - causes irritation of lips and tongue, salivation, foaming from the mouth, difficulty swallowing and vomiting. Additionally, the poisoning is manifested by burning the cat's mouth.
What to do in case of poisoning?
If you suspect your cat has poisoned, contact your vet as soon as possible and try to find the source of the poisoning. Check that all the plants you have at home are safe. Finding out about the source of the poisoning has an added plus. It will help you decide on the best treatment.
