25/03/2021
🐣 Easter is almost here, and and it brings a few things that aren’t the best for our cats:
Lilies, and many other plants grown from bulbs, are DEADLY to cats. Ingesting even the tiniest bit can quickly cause kidney failure. We know curious cats stop at nothing to get to what they want, so it’s best to keep these ones out of the home entirely. Some cat-friendly options include Ge**er Daisies, Roses (still keep these out of reach because of the thorns), Snapdragon, and Sunflowers. Some early signs after ingesting lilies are lethargy and vomiting. If you think your cat came in contact with a lily plant, contact your vet ASAP, the earlier it is treated the better.
If you’ve ever had fake decorative grass in your home, you know how easily it can fall to the floor and get lost. We used to find it MONTHS after the holiday: it’s basically the spring time version of glitter 😂 you might not find it for a while, but if your cat manages to snag it from under the couch and ingest it, it can cause blockages. There are paper alternatives that are safer for cats and eco friendly! Accidents happen, so if your cat does manage to get into the plastic variety and eat some, contact your vet to see how to move forward. If you see some coming out when they use the litter box, never pull it out: Contact your vet.
You probably already know to keep chocolate away from pets, but just in case they somehow get ahold of some, early signs of chocolate poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, increased thirst, and rapid breathing. Contact your vet if you suspect your cat has eaten chocolate.
The ASPCA maintains a 24-hour pet poison control hotline, if your cat (or any other animal) ingests something that you think may be poisonous, you can reach them at (888) 426-4435