Poisons Guide for Cats

Benzoic Acid

Benzoic Acid is an antiseptic which is active against bacteria and fungi, it can be used either as a food preservative, a preservative in some pharmaceutical preparations or as a treatment of fungal infections of the skin. If you suspect your animal may have been poisoned or exposed to any commercially produced food, pharmaceutical preparation or preparation to treat fungal infections. Take along these items to your vet, together with the packaging to assist them with the diagnosis.

Clinical Signs

Hyperexcitabilty, aggression, increased dribbling, collapse, coma, death.

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