Aspirin Toxicity in Cats: What are the Symptoms?

Both cats and dogs are prone to aspirin toxicity, but cats are a lot more susceptible to it than dogs. Cats lack the needed enzyme that will break down the salicylic acid in aspirin. Salicylic acid is the converted form of aspirin once it is inside the gastrointestinal tract of cats. Without the proper enzyme to metabolize aspirin inside the body, the affected cat can develop aspirin toxicity symptoms quickly and its progression can be really quick. The symptoms can include loss of appetite, vomiting, as well as diarrhea (caused by stomach ulcers or ulcers in the small intestines). The vomit or diarrhea can be accompanied by digested blood

(dark in color) or fresh blood (bright red in color). If the central nervous system gets affected, the cat may appear weak and even have trouble doing simple things like walking. Worse, the cat can lose consciousness. Sometimes, aspirin toxicity can lead to death without any symptoms at all.

If your pet is showing symptoms of toxicity, bring him to the nearest veterinary hospital New Orleans, LA immediately. Visit this site Clearview Veterinary Hospital and make an appointment.