Cats, like all living things, can have various diseases, including poisoning, and you should know what their symptoms are and what to do with this condition.
In general, cats are by nature very big in food and very rarely can eat something unsuitable. However, sometimes their curiosity leads to undesirable consequences. And therefore, when poisoning a cat will necessarily need immediate help.
Poisoning cats can be nutritious when the animal eats something stale, and chemical. And if in the first case the cat may have a temporary digestive disorder, then in case of poisoning, for example, by rat poison or any other chemistry, the cat may die.
Depending on what "unauthorized" substance got into the cat's body, different symptoms of poisoning are distinguished.
Symptoms of food poisoning in cats
When food poisoning in a cat there is diarrhea and / or vomiting, the pupils of it are dilated, the mucous membranes are pale. If the animal is conscious, breathing is normal, then it is necessary to induce vomiting. Put salt on it on the root of the tongue or pour half a glass of salt water into the mouth. Then give the cat a tablet of activated charcoal or 1 tbsp. spoon enterosgelya.
Symptoms of chemical poisoning in cats
Symptoms of chemical poisoning of a cat, for example, rat poison, are, in addition to vomiting and diarrhea, abundant salivation and small tremor, sometimes even paralysis. In this case, the first aid will be gastric lavage with a 2% solution of potassium permanganate. Then it is necessary to give the activated charcoal and it is obligatory to address to the veterinarian.
If your pet has eaten some poisonous plant, then vomiting and / or diarrhea may be accompanied by arrhythmia. It may be dilated or, conversely, narrowed pupils. The cat can tremble, and the body temperature will be lowered. Rinse her stomach with a solution of potassium permanganate and give a spoonful of enterosgel.
In case the cat licked alkali and it has drooling, convulsions and shortness of breath, do not try to make her vomit. Pour in her mouth a solution of 3 tbsp. spoons of water and 2.5 tbsp. spoons of lemon juice.
To avoid poisoning, protect your cat from dangerous substances.