Cats should not eat North American holly. The bark and leaves of holly can cause poisoning in cats. Cats may have abnormal symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, and fever. In severe cases, it can cause damage to the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys, and even death. There are many clinical cases in which cats exposed to holly or dieffenbachia cause gastrointestinal and multiple organ failure and are irreversible.

What to do if a cat accidentally eats North American holly

1. If a cat eats poisonous North American holly, it is recommended to induce vomiting immediately. You can dilute it with soapy water and then give it to the cat by gavage. Vomit, then go to the hospital immediately. Inducing vomiting can be effective within 1-2 hours of ingestion. After the food is digested and absorbed, you can only drink a lot of water to dilute the concentration of the poison in the blood.
2. It is not recommended that pet owners perform gastric lavage and enema at home, because generally speaking, after poisoning, in addition to gastric lavage and enema, kidney function needs to be maintained, which means infusion is needed to maintain breathing and prevent The cat is in shock.
3. For many cats, there is no specific antidote for plant poisoning. If the consumption is not large, drugs can be used to maintain metabolism and protect internal organs to see if the cat can survive it on its own.