Poisonous to Bengal Cats

Below are some indication that your cat or other pets might behave as a result of poisoning, you may find that your cat or other pets may have one or more reactions. 

**Please remember, you know your pet better than anybody else and are far more equipped to recognise that they are either behaving oddly, seem restless or are agitated and so it is important not to delay and call or take your cat or other pet to your vet immediately. 

Here are some signs which could indicate poisoning, please note the list below is not exhaustive and as I have mentioned above ** trust your instinct:

• Abdominal pain
• Black coloration of the exposed skin or tissue
• Confusion
• Depression
• Diarrhoea
• Difficulty breathing
• Difficulty swallowing
• Dilated pupils
• Drooling or foaming
• Pawing at the mouth
• Redness of the exposed area
• Refusal to eat
• Squinting of the eyes
• Ulceration in the mouth
• Vomiting

Listed below are foods we may eat and drink, but to your cat and other pets they can be extremely poisonous.

• Alcohol
• Caffeine (coffee, soda and tea)
• Chives
• Chocolate
• Garlic
• Grapes
• Onions
• raisins
• Xylitol (used in sweeteners, also found in sweets, sugarless gum, toothpastes)
• Yeast dough

The list below is of medication you may have around your home and that your cat or other pets may find fun to play with and even eat accidentally.  We all know cats/kittens especially will enjoy the sound of the blister packs of medicine crackling and seem fun to throw around until the tablets fall out and then become an immediate danger to a cat/kitten. Please place all medicine away safely out of reach.

• Antidepressents
• Cancer medicines
• Cold medicines
• Diet pills
• Pain relief medicines (acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen)
• Vitamins and other supplements

Listed below are some household chemicals found in and around the home, including your shed! These are all a danger to your cat and other pets. It is IMPORTANT to remember if your pet should walk on any of these chemicals, their automatic reaction is to licks their paws, the danger is immediate.  

• Antifreeze
• Bleach 
• Detergents
• De-icing solids and chemicals
• Dog flea and tick medication (collars, pills, sprays, shampoos
• Fertilizers
• Herbicides
• Insecticides
• Rodent bait

Below are some of the things you may have around your home and not realise that these are dangerous to your cat or other pets.

• Batteries
• Chicken bones
• Dental floss, cotton or string
• Christmas decorations or similar (including lights and tinsel)
• Toys with small parts

The images below show some of the most common plants and bulbs which are poisonous to your cat or other pets. Some of the plants/bulbs can both be grown indoors as house plants/bulbs or outdoors. You will also find some of these plants growing in your gardens, depending on what climate you live in.

It is most important that you first try and identify the plant or bulb that your cat or indeed any pet has eaten. 

If you are unable to find the image of the plant or bulb you suspect your pet has digested, then take part of the plant in a clear plastic bag to the vets with you or take a clear photo on your mobile. This will enable the vet to establish what treatment they can offer for your pets speedy recovery.