How to Save a Poisoned Cat? What to Do If Your Cat Has Been Poisoned
1. If the cat is in a state of coma or is having convulsions, wrap her up with a blanket and go to the doctor immediately. If possible, take with you the substance that induced poisoning.
2. If your cat has a strange smell, bath her using a mild soap until the smell disappears. Also, it's very important to wash her mouth with clean water to remove the poison.
3. If your cat still hasn't vomited and if the poison is not caustic, give her one tablespoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide every 10 minutes until she vomits. Do not exceed 3 doses. If your cat is struggling and doesn't let you give her hydrogen peroxide, take her to the vet as soon as possible.
What are the most common poisons having harmful effects on pets? Caustic substances include battery acid, detergent for the dishwasher and cleaning substances. Petroleum products are paint solvents, wax floors and substances used to clean clothes.
You'll be surprised to find out that most of the substances people have at home can poison their pets. These include alcoholic beverages, ammonia, chlorine, chocolate, detergents, and disinfectants, cleaning substances, fertilizers, furniture wax, gas, medications intended for humans (aspirin, Tylenol, Advil and Acetaminophen), pesticides, antifreeze, Xylitol and acetone.
It must be mentioned that many plants you have in your apartment can kill your pet. Here are some of them: Aloe Vera, avocado, azalea, Amaryllis, yucca, lilies, philodendron, tulip, gladiolus, British ivy, mistletoe and iris.
Sources: www.nrdc.org/health/effects/pets/execsum.asp, vetmedicine.about.com/.../Toxicology_Poisons.htm, www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control
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4 Comments
Post a CommentThis is good to know, Andra. You have to be so careful with cats around!
Sophie
This is such important information in order to save our cat friends, Andra! Thanks!
When I discovered that mine had been poisoned, it was too late. But, hopefully, this will help others.
I didn't know about peroxide. Thanks for the tip!