Which herbs are bad for cats? What kind of medicine is toxic to dogs and cats?

From a veterinary point of view, any medication that is not right is harmful. As long as it is medicine, it has an effect. It is not recommended that you choose for yourself. If necessary, ask a veterinarian or professional to give you guidance.

1. Antipyretic cold medicine for human use

Harmful ingredients for pets: acetaminophen, caffeine, pseudoephedrine ingredients. Tylenol, Combid, Gankang, Stool Ant Day and Night, Contec, White and Black, Rickshu, Telanin.

Acetaminophen: For cats and dogs, hepatocyte damage and necrosis, vomiting, loss of appetite, tachycardia and tachypnea, cyanosis may also cause abdominal pain and jaundice, if not timely, it will cause death. The dose of acetaminophen can range from 600 mg kg (dogs) to 50-100 mg kg (cats) in a single dose, and lower doses of jujube can also cause poisoning.

Caffeine and pseudoephedrine components: For dogs and cats, it can cause euphoria and spinal cord excitation, increased heart rate, increased body temperature, excessive excitability, mania, epilepsy and other manifestations. In severe cases, it can lead to coma or even death.

2. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAID have antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects on the human body, and are widely used to reduce fever and relieve pain, especially in the long peeling period to relieve inflammatory pain such as arthritis, which is the third largest class of drugs after antibiotics and vitamins.

Ibuprofen, naproxen: can cause severe gastrointestinal ulcers and even kidney failure in small animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, and birds.

01.Catnip.

The most common cat grass. Loved by most cats around the world. Catnip can help cats reduce stress and relieve tension.

In addition, if the cat is always scratching itself, you can try soaking it in catnip and giving the cat a "medicated bath". Catnip seeds are readily available. It is recommended to be cultivated in pots.

02.Mashanaceae.

The plant is mainly concentrated in Germany, and it has another name, the feline family thyme. Note that it's not the thyme we often say. We often say that thyme is toxic to cats.

If the cat doesn't react to catnip, then the horsenip plant may do. Its effect is similar to that of catnip. However, compared to catnip, the growth is relatively slow.

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03.Valerian spp.

Many people use valerian to aid sleep. But for cats, valerian is a stimulant. For obese cats, a sniff is easy**. In addition, eating some valerian occasionally is also good for your cat's health.

04.Chamomile, calendula and echinacea.

These three herbs will have a good effect on alleviating the problem of **. There are many essential oil products on the Internet about these three herbs, and they can be used appropriately.

05.Licorice.

For cats, it may be that they will love to eat licorice.

Licorice is a natural antihistamine that can be used to relieve allergies, endocrine disorders (metabolism, growth, and mood), digestive problems, and respiratory problems.

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In addition, licorice can also play a role in cleansing the blood and eliminating inflammation. For cats suffering from arthritis, it is a great natural medicine.

06.Cat's claw and dandelion root.

The tincture made from these two herbs can help reduce itching in cats, especially those with allergies, because it contains natural cortisone.

In addition, cats who want to ** can occasionally eat a salad made of dandelion leaves.

07.Golden Seal Grass.

It is also called North American Coptis chinensis and Rhizome. It is a natural wound disinfectant. In addition, edible leaves also have a ** effect.

It can be effective for ** diarrhea and abdominal pain. It also helps to prevent and improve diabetes, protect blood vessels, increase the antioxidant capacity of cardiomyocytes, and prevent heart failure.

<>1. Chocolate:

The purer the chocolate and the smaller the animal, the greater the chance of poisoning! It contains theobromine that poisons dogs and cats, theobromine can cause death at a dose of 115mg kg, and the average pure chocolate contains about 400mg of theobromine per dose.

Main symptoms of poisoning: vomiting, diarrhea, frequent urination, restlessness, hyperactivity, rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing. In severe cases, it can lead to: unsteady walking, cyanosis, arrhythmia, spasms, and even death due to loss of cardiovascular function.

2. Organophosphate poisoning:

Organophosphate is a very strong and effective drug to kill fleas and walls. Cats are particularly sensitive to the toxicity of organophosphorus spring dates, that is, it can die as long as it licks a little bit. The organophosphorus used to remove fleas is generally made into powder, diluted with water when used, the most famous product is Niu Bifu, and some are made into liquid like wolf dog brand egg removal potion.

Poisoning phenomena: drooling, muscle tremors, spasms, small pupils, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspnea, weakness, restlessness, coma. There are also some pesticides that are also made of organophosphates.

3. Rat poison: It is very simple, so there is no need to repeat it.

4. Common medicines: Don't give your own medicine to pets. Like the one we usually use:

a 、"Puna hurts": The main ingredient is acetaminophen is a good antipyretic analgesic to humans, it is highly toxic to cats, 143mg of Punapain per kilogram of cats may lead to death, and a small cat may die if it takes half a pill of Punapain.

B. Aspirin (Aspirin): Taking the wrong dose may also cause vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, cramps, coma and other serious diseases.

c. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cold medicines: contained.

acetominophen (the main ingredient of purina).

Lbuprofen (I don't know what it is) and other medicines, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, loss of appetite, abdominal pain and death.

5. Pottery products with poor paint and glazing.

6. Flower fertilizer, fertilizer: vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration.

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8. Mothballs: It is not the same as camphor (oil), but camphor (oil) is not harmful to cats...This, I don't know much, and then the hall Mori model has seen the natural camphor oil can be used next to the pet kennel...I don't know if it's poisonous or not.

9. Phenols (or carbolic

ACID): It is mainly used as disinfectants (such as coal distillate phenol), resins, dyes, spices and other chemical synthesis, fabric detergents, fungicides, herbicides and other uses in daily life. Symptoms: uncoordinated movements, muscle tremors, lack of energy.

There are many things that are toxic to cats, and some drugs used to kill insects and rats at home, such as organic liquid phosphorus, organic fluorine, dicoumarin, etc., are toxic to cats, and most of the symptoms caused are excitement, severe vomiting and diarrhea, respiratory depression, convulsions, etc. In addition, the common ones in the house, such as coffee buckets, chocolates, onions, etc., can also cause cat poisoning.

In order to facilitate doctors to understand the cause of cat poisoning more quickly, strive for the best time. Remember to take the plant that the cat has eaten by mistake, and take the sample to the pet hospital with the cat for treatment.

1. Phenolic plants

The leaves and flowers of phenolic plants such as jasmine and sweet potato leaves contain phenolic components, which may be toxic to the liver and central nervous system of cats. If a cat accidentally eats a plant containing phenolic ingredients, it may cause symptoms such as vomiting, decreased appetite, frequent urination, and diarrhea. In the process of vomiting, cats may also vomit something containing yellow bitter juice.

In order to protect the health of cats, we need to find out the abnormal state of cats in time, and in the case of cats accidentally ingesting phenolic-containing plants, we should immediately wash the cat's mouth with water to reduce its impact on the cat's body.

2. Cactus

The cactus is a very interesting plant, but it's not a good plant for cats to play with. Cacti have spines, whereas cats can be pricked by the spines of cacti. The sting of the sting can be very painful for cats and can also cause inflammation and infection.

In addition, if a cat accidentally ingests the flowers, fruits or leaves of a cactus, it may also cause a toxic reaction.

Therefore, in order to protect the health of cats, we need to try to avoid letting cats touch cacti, or when placing cacti at home, they should be kept out of reach of cats.

3. Poisonous mushrooms

Poisonous mushrooms such as mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, etc., their caps, folds and stipes contain toxins, which can cause great harm to the cat's body. If a cat accidentally ingests these mushrooms, it may cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, exhaustion and weakness, and in severe cases, it may lead to the death of the cat.

Therefore, when we put these mushrooms in our homes, we should keep them out of the reach of cats. In addition, when cats are walking outdoors, we should always remind ourselves to keep cats away from these mushrooms. Fu Chunhui.

4. Leafy and branchy plants

Leafy and multi-branched plants such as periwinkle, evergreen, ivy, clemat fern and other plants have a certain toxicity, if the cat accidentally eats these plants, it may cause vomiting, diarrhea, exhaustion, weakness and whitish corners of the mouth and other symptoms, and may even lead to the death of the cat.

Therefore, we should try to avoid placing these leafy and branchy plants in the home, or when placing them, we must pay attention to the fact that cats cannot reach these plants. In addition, friends who have cats at home should also improve their safety awareness at all times to protect the health of cats.