Poisons Guide for Cats

Barbiturates

Barbiturates which can be known as sedatives or hypnotics, designed to depress the activity of the central nervous system. Although they are prescribed for use in some species, in a number of disease conditions. Cats are at risk of poisoning through eating their owners prescribed tablets. If found and taken by cats their affect could prove fatal. Seek immediate veterinary care.

Clinical Signs

Depression, sleepiness, in coordinated, dilated pupils, depressed respiratory and heat rate, coma.

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