In some instances, therapy will be initiated before the diagnosis takes place, particularly if you are certain that your pet
ingested a poisonous plant.
The findings question the common hypothesis that bitter taste developed primarily to protect animals from
ingesting poisonous plant compounds.
Owners still need to be careful because this sense that animals have can be skewed, leading them to
ingest poisonous plants.
It is also important to keep an eye on your companion when he is outdoors to prevent him from
ingesting any poisonous plants.
Not exact matches
You suspect that your feline is vomiting due to sampling a
poisonous plant or has
ingested something
poisonous.
There are lists of
poisonous plants, common human medications that cause toxicities when
ingested by pets, and other important information.
Poisonous for Cats: Insecticides You'll often find cats munching on indoor and outdoor
plants, but even indoor
plants sprayed with herbicides can be fatal if
ingested.
Or
ingests a
plant that is
poisonous to cats?
The problem is that many types of house
plants may be
poisonous to
ingest, and even non-
poisonous types may just be trampled if a cat likes to lay on them.
If you're taking your cat or kitten to the veterinarian, it's best to take a sample of the
plant or other
poisonous substance along with you so the vet will know exactly what your kitty has
ingested and they can treat him or her accordingly.
If you suspect that your cat or kitten has
ingested any
plants poisonous to cats or other toxic substances, you must act immediately.
Finally, dogs can drool abnormally if they
ingest something toxic like a
poisonous plant, pesticide, chemical or toxic food.
Desert azalea poisoning in dogs will occur when dogs
ingest all or part of the
poisonous desert azalea
plant.
The
plant's leaves contain
poisonous substances that are toxic to humans and should not be
ingested.