Be Prepared for a Poison Emergency: Your animal may become poisoned
in spite of your best efforts to secure your home. Because of this,
we urge you to be prepared. Your animal companion should regularly
be seen by a local veterinarian to maintain overall health.
Know your vet's procedures for emergency situations, especially ones
that occur after usual business hours. Keep phone numbers for the
veterinarian, and a local emergency veterinary service in a
convenient location.
Poison Safety Kit: Keep a pet safety kit on hand for emergencies.
Such a kit should contain:
A fresh bottle of hydrogen peroxide 3% (USP)
Can of soft dog or cat food, as appropriate.
Turkey baster, bulb syringe or large medical syringe.
Saline eye solution to flush out eye contaminants.
Artificial tear gel to lubricate eyes after flushing.
Mild grease-cutting dishwashing liquid for the animal after skin
contamination.
Rubber gloves.
Forceps to remove stingers.
Muzzle. An excited animal may harm you.
Pet carrier.
Call your local poison control along with your vet for step by step
instructions on how to deal with the poisoned animal.
Getting the animal to vomit is NOT always a good thing. Depending on
what the animal has gotten to throwing it up could cause more damage.
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If your cat seems to be constantly hungry and always eating, yet losing weight, it is time to see your veterinarian. It may mean that your cat suffers from hyperthyroidism, usually caused by a benign growth in the thyroid gland. Your cat could also be suffering from diabetes or intestinal parasites.
