Cat care

First aid for a cat poisoned

Not only stray animals but also domestic animals suffer from poisoning. Cat poisoning comes in several forms. Let's take a closer look at each and the possible causes of your pet's illness.

Types of Poisoning: Food poisoning. This occurs due to the consumption of poor-quality, spoiled, or unsuitable food. To prevent food poisoning, prohibited foods (e.g., raw eggs, chocolate, potatoes, etc.) should be completely eliminated from your cat's diet when feeding her natural food. It's best to replace loose food with packaged food: sealed packaging guarantees the quality and safety of the product. Chemical poisoning. Grooming products and parasite drops are toxic. Animals can become poisoned by licking them from their fur. Household chemicals should also be kept out of reach: cats may try them out of curiosity. Medicinal poisoning. This occurs when medications are accidentally swallowed when left in an accessible place, or when veterinary medications are used incorrectly or in the wrong dosage. Plant poisoning. Cats eat grass to improve digestion. Animals are not always discerning what is safe for them. For example, geraniums, azaleas, aloe, and indoor palms are poisonous to cats. You should restrict your pet's access to the plant or spray it with citrus juice—cats dislike the smell. Poisoning. Your pet may ingest rodent poison, which is often placed near trash cans, or catch a poisoned rat or mouse. Restrict your pet's access to potentially dangerous areas.

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