Did you know that there are common household items that could harm your cat if ingested? People often think about keeping things out of reach of children, but you should also make sure your cat doesn't get a hold of anything that might make it sick or even cause death if it doesn't receive treatment. At Central Virginia Veterinary Clinic in Louisa, VA, we are here to serve all of your veterinary needs including treatment options for toxic ingestion.

Dangerous Items

Your friend sends you a beautiful tulip to celebrate spring, so you display it on the table. What a lovely gesture! But, guess what - your cat probably likes to jump up on tables and loves nibbling on plants. Your cat doesn't realize that tulips are poisonous. Many plants are dangerous to cats, including different types of lilies, daffodils, poinsettias, azaleas, holly, mistletoe, aloe, and chrysanthemums. As a general rule, try to keep all plants out of reach of your cat.

Other poisonous household items include:

• Onion
• Chocolate
• Garlic
• Raisins
• Grapes
• Aspirin or ibuprofen
• Household cleaners (laundry detergent, toilet bowl cleaner, etc.)

Toxic Ingestion Symptoms

Like humans, poison symptoms in cats can vary, but here are some of the signs for which to look:

• Vomiting
• Drooling
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty breathing
• Drinking a lot of water
• Urinating more than normal

When to Visit Us

As soon as you notice any abnormal activity in your cat, visit our veterinarian at Central Virginia Veterinary Clinic in Louisa, VA. If you can, try to determine what they ingested that might be causing the problems and how much. Time is of the essence and we will immediately start treatment to counteract the poison. This can include IVs, induced vomiting, or medication.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Veterinarian in Louisa, VA 

Call Central Virginia Veterinary Clinic today at (540) 967-1404 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our veterinarian.