Can a cat be allergic to a mint plant?
Cats with existing liver, intestine or bowel disease are at a heightened risk of developing complications after ingesting mint. Contact with mint may cause skin irritation in hypersensitive cats. There are numerous subspecies of mint plants. All are a part of the Lamiaceae (or Sage) family of plants.
What should I do if my cat eats Mint?
Generally i recommend that cat owners only have cat friendly plants in their homes and gardens as poisoning events are far too frequent; you should ideally not have the plants in areas where Brooklyn frequents or ensure that the plants are not accessible. Regards Dr Callum Turner DVM Was this experience helpful?
How can I tell if my cat has eaten something toxic?
If the gums are pale, yellowed, dark red, or a muddy brown or bluish hue, these can all indicate that your cat has eaten something toxic. If your cat drools regularly, this alone may not be a symptom. Look for excessive amounts of drool as an indicator of a problem. Evaluate neurological symptoms.
What kind of cats will eat catmint plant?
Catmint Effect on Cats. It’s demonstrated how this plant has a particularly beneficial effect on many cats, but also on other big cats (like lynx, leopards, jaguars, etc.).
What happens if your cat eats a mint plant?
Symptoms of mint poisoning in cats are vomiting, showing signs of weakness, diarrhoea and being unsteady on its feet. If you did see your cat eating a plant and you don’t know what it is you should take a sample with you.
What are the symptoms of food poisoning in cats?
Symptoms of food poisoning can include any appetite change such as over- or under-eating or drinking, vomiting, diarrhea (often bloody), coughing, excessive saliva production, abdomen pain and panting.
What happens if a cat eats a Pennyroyal?
A few forms of mint, such as the pennyroyal, can cause very severe effects within the body including liver failure. Cats with existing liver, intestine or bowel disease are at a heightened risk of developing complications after ingesting mint. Contact with mint may cause skin irritation in hypersensitive cats.
What to do if your cat eats Peppermint?
Put them in boiling water and leave for 6 to 8 minutes before straining. Add honey to taste. If you have lavender in your garden add some to your peppermint leaves to create a great stress reliever. Most mint plants other than Catnip and Catmint will cause an upset stomach for cats if too much is eaten.
