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Cat Dewormer Poisoning
Cat Dewormer Poisoning
Cat dewormer poisoning is rare, but if the drug is overdosed, it may cause acute liver and kidney damage. The main clinical symptoms include loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea. Generally, after administration, side effects such as vomiting and diarrhea occur. If side effects or poisoning symptoms appear after use, please go to the animal hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible.
Can Cat Dewormers Cause Poisoning?
Yes, cat dewormers can cause poisoning. If it is an external dewormer, if the cat accidentally licks the dewormer, it will be poisoned. If it is an internal dewormer, overdose consumption can also cause poisoning in cats. In addition, using a dog dewormer for cats will also cause poisoning. Therefore, when deworming cats, it is necessary to use the drug reasonably according to the condition and weight.
Symptoms of Cat Dewormer Poisoning
Symptoms of cat dewormer poisoning include vomiting foam, convulsions, dilated pupils, and weakened reflexes. The treatment for cat dewormer poisoning includes: rinsing the stomach with warm saline repeatedly as soon as possible to reduce drug absorption; checking the main ingredients of the dewormer, using specific antidote drugs for detoxification; if the specific antidote is not found in time, vitamin C can be used for detoxification and the cat should be sent to the hospital promptly.
Things to Note When Giving Cat Dewormers
After cat deworming, pay attention to the following: external deworming usually applies to the skin, and the drug efficacy takes three days to fully take effect, so bathing is not allowed within three days; some cats are sensitive to a particular dewormer, so pay attention to whether there are allergic reactions after deworming; when performing external deworming, apply the dewormer to the cat's neck skin. Applying it to other areas may cause poisoning if the cat licks it; for internal deworming, it is best to feed the cat on an empty stomach to avoid drug absorption reduction due to mixing with food.