Under normal circumstances, cats cannot drink alcohol. Wine contains a large amount of alcohol, which may cause damage to your liver and kidney functions and affect the normal development of your body. If the owner accidentally gives his cat alcohol, he needs to monitor his own condition at all times. If there is no abnormal reaction in the body, no special treatment is required. If there is an abnormal reaction in the body, such as vomiting, staggering when walking, dizziness, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for a detailed examination in time, and then further treatment based on the examination results and the amount of alcohol consumed, to avoid affecting the treatment time and causing physical damage.
1. Why cats can’t drink alcohol
There is alcohol in the wine. Cats do not have hangover enzymes in their bodies. Drinking it will easily increase the burden on the liver and kidney functions and affect the metabolism of alcohol by the body. If it is not promptly Processing can lead to liver and kidney failure and affect the normal development of the body.
2. The harm to the body of cats drinking alcohol
Cats drinking alcohol may cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract, causing stomach pain, vomiting and other adverse reactions, and may also damage the liver and kidneys function, affecting the normal operation of the body, and in severe cases, it may be life-threatening and affect physical health.
3. What to do if a cat accidentally drinks alcohol
If a cat accidentally drinks alcohol and does not experience any discomfort, it should be observed at any time and no special treatment is required. If a cat staggers and becomes dizzy after accidentally drinking alcohol, it needs to be improved by inducing vomiting and gastric lavage under the operation of a doctor, which will help the discharge of unabsorbed alcohol from the gastrointestinal tract.
IV. Precautions for cats’ diet
In daily life, cat food and canned cat food are mainly used, because these two foods are rich in nutrients and can supplement the body. The lack of nutrients is conducive to the normal development of the body, and these two foods are not irritating and generally will not cause damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa, liver and kidney functions.