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Common Oral Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms and Medication
Dogs and cats cannot brush daily, so oral problems like stomatitis, periodontitis and gingivitis are common, with bad breath and ulcers and, if severe, eating difficulty. Here is what to know.
What to Do If Your Cat Eats a Poisonous Plant
If a cat eats a toxic plant it can fall ill and die, so owners with many plants should beware—keep plants like lilies, which poison cats, out of reach, preferably outdoors. Here we explain what to do.
Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 3)
Many people only realize after getting a cat or dog how many common plants are poisonous - and that eating them can be fatal. This article lists more plant species that are toxic to cats and dogs.
Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 1)
Cats and dogs love to chew on household plants, but some are harmful and can cause poisoning if eaten. This article introduces which plants are toxic to cats and dogs.
Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 4)
Strictly speaking, all plants can irritate a cat's or dog's stomach, though some are harmless in small amounts. This article lists highly toxic plant species that are dangerous to cats and dogs.
Toxic Plants for Cats and Dogs (Part 2)
Some indoor plants are highly poisonous to cats and dogs - including their pollen, needles, seeds, and flowers - and the toxins can be fatal. This article lists more plant species that are harmful to cats and dogs.
What plants are toxic to cats?
Lilies, pothos, azaleas, and others are toxic to cats, causing drooling, vomiting, or breathing trouble. Seek a vet if ingested.
Why Does a Cat Suddenly Drool?
Sudden drooling can be physiological, such as from irritating food or stress, and usually passes quickly. Persistent drooling with other symptoms like lethargy or vomiting likely indicates disease and needs treatment.
What Are the Dangers If a Cat Eats a Cockroach?
Cats may hunt cockroaches, but eating them risks parasite and bacterial infection, mouth and stomach irritation from the hard exoskeleton, and poisoning if the roach carried insecticide. Watch for vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, or seizures and see a vet if they appear.
My cat’s nose is injured, it drools, sounds hoarse, and eats less; what is wrong?
This is likely not simple injury but stomatitis from calicivirus or immune disease. Check the mouth for bad odor, drooling, difficulty swallowing, and red ulcers. See a vet to confirm the cause.