An animal expert lists ten household items toxic to cats: bleach, aspirin, poinsettia, chocolate, tobacco smoke, raw fish, mothballs, toothpaste, paints, and poisons. Know what's dangerous so you can keep your cat safe.
Did you know that you have things in your own home that can kill your cat? Don't believe it. In this new video from Animal Expert, we're going to show you 10 very common things that can kill your feline and that you probably have in your home. Discover them all. It's common for cats to try to drink water from anywhere during the hottest months of the year, especially if they have an empty drinking fountain. If you've accidentally forgotten the bucket of bleach water that you used to clean, you could have a serious problem. Some cats love the smell of bleach, which can pose a serious health problem. Bleach is very harmful and can cause serious problems in their digestive system such as vomiting, excessive salivation and a lot of pain, especially if they vomit. Bleach can be a terrible corrosive. Aspirin is a very common medication for human use. However, the effects on our cat can be very serious. If the cat ingests this drug, it could suffer from vomiting, bleeding, ulcers and even internal perforations. The typical Christmas poinsettia is toxic to dogs and cats. It is highly recommended to keep it in a place inaccessible to our feline. The milky sage that this plant provides causes vomiting and diarrhea in small quantities, but in large doses it can be very harmful. Chocolate contains a toxic substance called theobromine, an alkaloid obtained from cocoa that stimulates the nervous system. Unlike humans, cats are not able to eliminate this substance from their bodies as easily, which becomes a toxic agent for them. Just 6 grams of chocolate per kg of weight can be fatal. As with humans, tobacco smoke promotes the development of cancer in cats. If you are a smoker, make sure to keep the windows wide open. Smoke outside whenever possible and blow the smoke toward the ceiling. It is not a good idea to offer raw fish to your cat, even if you have leftover portions of your sashimi. Raw fish can contain bacteria that are very harmful to a cat that is used to eating kibble. On the other hand, we must also be careful with fishbones, one of the leading causes of intestinal perforation. Finally, it is worth mentioning that eating certain fish, such as tuna, can cause an excessive intake of mercury, which is very harmful to cats. It is very likely that your cat will be attracted to mothballs on the floor if they are ingested. This could be a very serious health problem as they seriously damage the nervous system. They can cause vomiting, diarrhea and seizures. Toothpaste contains a large amount of chemical elements such as fluoride or abrasives such as salt, specifically fluoride, is very harmful and dangerous to a cat's health. It can cause nervous disorders, inattention, heartburn, vomiting and internal damage. In the long term, it can even cause incontinence and death. It is very important to prevent your cat from accessing this product. Different types of paints are made up of pigments, binders, solvents, plasticizers and other elements. All of these are harmful to your cat's intestinal health, but solvents in particular can cause hallucinations, very intense internal pain, seizures, epilepsy, coma and even cardiac arrhythmias. Obviously, any type of poison is very harmful to your pet's health. If you have cats or dogs at home, you should never use rat, snail or insect poison as your animals could be affected. Ingesting this type of product can cause a very painful death. If your cat has been poisoned, you should see a veterinarian as soon as possible so that they can help expel the toxic substance from its body. Remember that it is not advisable to try to make a feline vomit if we are not sure what it has ingested, as some products such as bleach can act as dangerous corrosives in its mouth. See an emergency veterinarian if necessary. Your cat's life is at risk if it has ingested any of these 10 things. The best thing you can do to prevent your cat from getting poisoned is to keep all of these products out of reach. Just as you would with a small child, you can't expect your cat to be able to identify what is harmful and what is not. You yourself must ensure their safety responsibly. If you liked the video and found it useful, give it a like and subscribe to our channel. Don't forget to comment to make suggestions and requests. Until next time, experts.
