By Josie February 22nd, 2023
If your house is full of adorable feline species coupled with a lavish green interior of snake plants, we may have bad news for you.
Snake plants release a toxic group of compounds called saponins in order to defend themselves.
In the snake plant, saponins play the role of preventing harmful microbes and bugs from attacking it.
Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal issues.
Moreover, they may lead to more serious complications, such as the formation of bladder stones which may lead to blockages, and even death.
Remember that the severity of the symptoms will depend on the amount of the plant consumed and your cat’s size and immune system.
If your cat eats some of your snake plants, don’t worry too much.
If you witness a severity in the symptoms, the first thing you need to do is to call your vet.
If your cat is dehydrated or in shock, they may give fluids to rehydrate and stabilize them.
Typically they induce vomiting to get rid of any remaining plant material in the stomach.
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