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Strychnine Poisoning
General information on Strychnine PoisoningStrychnine Poisoning is caused when a cat accidentally ingests this poison that is used to kill rats, mice and birds. Strychnine is a central nervous system poison that affects the nerve signals to the muscles. Symptoms of Strychnine PoisoningSymptoms of Strychnine Poisoning may include apprehension and agitation during the beginning stages. After this stage the cat will have painful seizures that last about a minute. Clapping hands, loud noises or touching the cat will set off another seizure. During the seizure the cat may stop breathing and turn blue. Other symptoms include drooling, muscle spasms, tremors and collapse.
Treatments for Strychnine PoisoningIf you observe the first signs of Strychnine Poisoning, induce vomiting. Don’t induce vomiting if the cat is already showing signs of labored breathing or there are signs of central nervous system involvement. Cover the cat with a towel or blanket and try to be easy and quiet while you take you cat to the nearest vet or clinic. Personal Experience If you have personal pet experience with Strychnine Poisoning share your information here - Click Here Strychnine Poisoning - personal experiencesIf you want to share information on a different disease, select a disease from A to Z - Click Here - Diseases A to Z Remember, this information is for reference only. Always contact your vet or pet profesional for advice.
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