Symptoms of Cat Poisoning After Licking Deworming Medicine

After a cat licks deworming medicine, depending on the severity of the poisoning, symptoms such as lethargy, diarrhea, vomiting, anorexia, seizures, incontinence, dilated pupils, low body temperature, and loss of consciousness may appear. If the cat has taken a large dose of medication, the situation can be very dangerous, and the cat is prone to death. If a cat shows these adverse reactions after deworming, the owner should be alert and take the cat to the vet for fluid administration and antidote injection immediately.

1. Most cases of cat poisoning after licking deworming medicine are due to incorrect usage by the owner or failure to apply an Elizabeth collar to prevent the cat from licking. Therefore, when performing external deworming on cats, due to the strong toxicity of deworming drugs, special attention must be paid to the application area and dosage to avoid poisoning.

2. When a cat is mildly poisoned, it may exhibit symptoms such as diarrhea and lethargy. When the cat is moderately poisoned, it may show symptoms such as drooling, lethargy, anorexia, and vomiting. In severe cases, the cat may also experience seizures, incontinence, loss of consciousness, dilated pupils, low body temperature, and other life-threatening symptoms.

3. If a cat is found to be poisoned after licking deworming medicine, the first step is to clean any remaining medication on the cat's skin surface. Then, based on the ingredients of the external dewormer used, choose an appropriate specific antidote. Additionally, timely fluid administration is necessary to accelerate metabolism and promote the excretion of toxic substances.