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In vitro deworming poisoning reaction in cats

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. William Taylor
The reactions of external deworming poisoning in cats include drooling, loss of appetite, diarrhea, weight loss, foaming at the mouth, etc. External deworming drugs have certain toxicity and should not be licked by cats. When cats lick, they will enter the stomach. The intestinal tract is absorbed by the body, resulting in poisoning, causing the body to have abnormal reactions. If the symptoms are mild, they need to be observed at any time and no special treatment is required. If the symptoms continue to worsen and are not improved in time, they may be life-threatening and affect the normal functioning of the body. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to a doctor for treatment in time, otherwise the treatment time will be delayed and the body's recovery will be affected.

1. Drooling

External deworming is generally improved by using external deworming drugs, which can remove parasites living on the skin, such as lice, fleas, etc., but this kind of drug cannot If the cat licks the external anthelmintic, the cat needs to wear an Elizabethan collar. If the cat accidentally licks the external anthelmintic, it will irritate the oral mucosa, resulting in continued increase in saliva, resulting in drooling.

2. Decreased appetite

Licking external anthelmintic drugs may irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, affect the speed of gastrointestinal peristalsis, and cause nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, Symptoms such as acid reflux may affect normal eating.

3. Diarrhea

If you lick too much external anthelmintic drugs, it will cause damage to the intestinal mucosa, accelerate the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract, and cause diarrhea.

4. Weight loss

When deworming in vitro, it may affect normal eating, lead to a decrease in appetite, affect the absorption of a large number of nutrients in the body, and lead to a gradual weight loss. Condition.

5. Foaming at the mouth

If too much medicine is used, drug poisoning may occur, which may cause foaming at the mouth and lead to coma.

After a cat is poisoned by external deworming, it is necessary to induce vomiting and gastric lavage under the operation of a doctor, which can reduce the damage of the drug to the body. At the same time, the cat needs to be taken to a regular hospital for review to understand the physical recovery. specific situation.