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Are orchids poisonous to cats?

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Orchids are somewhat toxic to cats. The leaves of orchids contain a large amount of alkaloids. Cats are prone to vomiting, drooling and other poisoning reactions after accidentally ingesting them. If this happens, the cat should be sent to the pet hospital for treatment in time.

Orchids are harmful to cats Is it poisonous to cats?

Vet doctors usually induce vomiting and gastric lavage for cats that accidentally eat orchids. If the owner knows how to induce vomiting, he can first Induce the cat to vomit, and then take it to the pet hospital promptly. It is generally not recommended for families with cats to plant orchids, lilies and other flowers. If you plant orchids, lilies and other flowers at home, be sure to place the flower pots out of reach of cats to prevent them from accidentally eating them. You can plant some cat grass at home, which is beneficial to cats.

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