What else should cat owners know about plants and poisons?
Some plants contain calcium oxalate crystals in the plant cells. If the plant material is ingested, the crystals can cause oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of the oral cavity. Clinical signs seen from ingesting these plants include difficulty in swallowing, vomiting, drooling and inappetence. The following plants contain calcium oxalate crystals: Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane) Philodendron Pothos Peace Lily Schefflera Be prepared for a poisoning emergency. Your pet may become poisoned despite your best efforts to prevent it. Therefore, be prepared. Keep the telephone numbers for your veterinarian, ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center and a local emergency veterinary service in a convenient location. Do not attempt any therapy on your pet without veterinary advice. You may benefit by keeping a pet safety kit on hand for emergencies. Such a kit should contain: – A fresh bottle of hydrogen peroxide 3% (USP). – Can of soft cat food. – Turkey baster, bulb syringe or large medicine s