What happens if you give your cat petroleum products?
If your cat ingested the petroleum products recently, a stomach lavage (wash) will also be performed. Causing the cat to vomit is usually not wise under these circumstances, as the cat may contract aspiration pneumonia, a potential and very serious side effect of vomiting.
What to do if your cat vomits petroleum products?
Your veterinarian will test vomit or stomach contents for petroleum distillates. Some cats develop aspiration pneumonia from inhalation of a petroleum product. Your veterinarian will take X-ray images of the chest to look for evidence of inflammation and pneumonia, so that it can be treated immediately.
What to do if your cat breathes in petroleum products?
Some cats develop aspiration pneumonia from inhalation of a petroleum product. Your veterinarian will take X-ray images of the chest to look for evidence of inflammation and pneumonia, so that it can be treated immediately. Your veterinarian will give your cat activated charcoal to decontaminate and neutralize the toxin.
Can a dog be poisoned by petroleum products?
Do not induce vomiting with this type of poisoning, as the substance may do more harm coming back through the esophagus than it did going down. Or, your cat could breath some of the toxin into its lungs, causing aspiration pneumonia. Dogs are also susceptible to petroleum hydrocarbon toxicosis.
What happens when a cat is poisoned by food?
When the food starts to break down, the cat’s system will respond negatively and vomiting may occur. In some cases, there may be blood in the vomit. Vomiting is beneficial for a poisoned cat, as this will eliminate parts of the ingested toxic substance.
When to see a vet if your cat has been poisoned?
If you suspect your cat’s been poisoned, it’s important you see a vet as quickly as possible. Time really is of the essence in these situations. Your vet should be able to give you a diagnosis for many of the commonly occurring poisons based on the evidence you provide, your cat’s symptoms and the results of blood and urine tests.
When to call the vet if your cat is sick?
If your cat has been sick once or twice but otherwise appears well: If this does not resolve the sickness and you are concerned about your cat vomiting repeatedly, call your vet or, out of hours, your nearest Vet Now emergency clinic or 24/7 hospital immediately.
When to take your cat to the vet for vomiting?
It can, however, leak into the stomach and cause vomiting. If your cat vomits bile persistently or their sickness is accompanied by other health issues such as diarrhoea, loss of appetite or lethargy, seek urgent advice from your vet. There is a difference between vomiting and regurgitation.