Cat Foaming Mouth & Seizures? Stop the Bear Brand Myth!

Finding your cat collapsed with a mouth full of white foam, wide eyes, and a trembling body is a nightmare scenario. Don't panic — and don't act without knowing what to do.

Why Are Cats So Susceptible to Poisoning?

A cat's liver lacks the enzyme Glucuronyl Transferase. This means they cannot break down chemicals that are safe for humans or dogs. Medications like Paracetamol or floor cleaning liquid are deadly poisons to them.

4 Silent Killers in the Home

1. Paracetamol: Destroys red blood cells. Causes blue gums, swollen face, and suffocation.
2. Permethrin (Dog Flea Treatment): Extremely toxic to the cat nervous system. Causes severe seizures.
3. Lily Flowers: Causes acute kidney failure.
4. Rat Poison/Floor Cleaner: Causes internal bleeding or chemical burns in the mouth.

Why Milk and Coconut Water Are Dangerous

• Speeds Up Toxin Absorption: The fat in milk can dissolve certain chemical toxins, causing them to reach the brain faster.
• Aspiration Pneumonia: Force-feeding liquid while your cat is seizing or lethargic causes fluid to enter the lungs, leading to fatal infection.

Birawa Vet Medical Intervention

Poisoning requires medical antidotes, not folk remedies. Our vet will perform:

• Medical Activated Charcoal: High-dose activated charcoal delivered via a specialised tube to absorb toxins in the stomach.
• Fluid Therapy (IV Drip): Flushes the kidneys and dilutes toxins in the bloodstream.
• Specific Antidote: The correct antidote based on the specific substance ingested.