Beware of arum plants
Like all plants of this plant genus is also the Anthurium poisonous. The leaves contain calcium oxalate crystals and oxalic acid. If consumed unintentionally, these substances irritate and damage the cat's mucous membranes.
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Signs of poisoning can include:
- Excessive salivation
- difficulties swallowing
- Vomit
- diarrhea
Serious poisoning can even lead to bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. You can recognize this by traces of blood in the stool. The droppings can be unusually dark, almost black in color.
What should be done when the cat has eaten the flamingo flower?
Immediately give the cat plenty to drink. Unfortunately, cats are not as ready to ingest fluids as dogs. You can, for example, mix plenty of water with the food to create a mushy consistency. This is accepted relatively well by cats.
Watch your animal. If it shows signs of poisoning despite this immediate action, it is advisable to consult a veterinarian.
Better to be careful than cure
One often hears the sentence: "Cats already know what they are allowed to eat, they don't go to poisonous plants." is definitely wrong, especially curious velvet paws prefer to nibble on those things that are not good for them. In a cat household, plants that are dangerous or even poisonous for the house tiger should be placed out of the reach of the four-legged friends.
Tips
The Anthurium cause skin irritation on contact, therefore wear gloves when working on the plant. If children unintentionally snack on the leaves, this also leads to swallowing difficulties, diarrhea and vomiting.
