Weed Killer and Pets
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The issue with weed killers is the fact,?as?soon as you spray the weed?a cat usually looking to eat grass or a plant for stomach issues will lick the poison. Glyphosate – commonly known as Round Up.
What are the signs of poisoning there may also be diarrhea, tremors, drowsiness, and dilated pupils. Severe respiratory signs are a feature of glyphosate exposure in cats and can be fatal. Eye and skin irritation are also possible after exposure to glyphosate-containing products. If the cat gets a product containing glyphosate on its fur or feet, it should be thoroughly washed.
Agricultural products only contain a few different herbicidal compounds. Cats are generally exposed to weed killers during, or soon after their use by walking on treated grass or brushing against wet plants and then grooming. They may also walk in or lick up spills or drips from sprayed weeds, or chew treated plants, or rarely be exposed to ‘spray drift’.
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?many products contain a surfactant, polyoxyethylene amine which improves the wettability of plants for maximum coverage and aids the glyphosate in penetrating through the plant surface.
In cats, when these sulfur-containing compounds are broken down by the body and absorbed into the bloodstream, they cause damage to red blood cells. In severe cases, the red blood cells will rupture and release damaged haemoglobin proteins called Heinz Bodies, which can in turn lead to anaemia and even kidney damage.
The chlorophenoxy derivative weed killers include 2,4-D (2,4-dichlorphenoxyacetic acid), MCPA (2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid), mecoprop and dichlorprop. They are frequently found in combinations in products and are also used in lawn feed and weed products. They are available in granular form or as liquid and just as dangerous to cats.
?Signs of glyphosate poisoning
Vomiting, anorexia, and lethargy are common signs in cats after glyphosate exposure. There may also be diarrhoea, tremors, drowsiness, and dilated pupils. Severe respiratory signs are a feature of glyphosate exposure in cats and can be fatal. Eye and skin irritation are also possible after exposure to glyphosate-containing products. These compounds are irritants and can cause salivation, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, and lethargy. In severe cases, there may be blood in the feces, anorexia, progressive weakness, and there may be ulcers in the mouth.
Treatment
If the cat gets a product containing glyphosate on its fur or feet, it should be thoroughly washed. If a cat has ingested a small quantity, particularly of a dilute solution from grooming or licking a spill or from a wet plant always have charcoal tablets at hand they absorb the poison.
Ferrous sulphate
Ferrous sulphate is used as a moss killer. It may be available as the chemical itself, but is more commonly found in lawn feed, weed and moss killer products which contain a fertiliser (the feed), a herbicide (the weed killer, often a chlorophenoxy derivative) as well as ferrous sulphate (the moss killer).
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These products are generally used to revive the lawn during the growing period and are available as granular products for sprinkling on the lawn or products to be diluted in water and poured over the lawn.
Signs of ferrous sulphate poisoning
An overdose of iron can cause toxicity because the body has no system of eliminating excess iron. Signs include gastrointestinal irritation and more severe problems if a lot is ingested. However, this is unlikely to occur unless the cat has eaten a large quantity of moss killer. Walking on a treated lawn may cause irritation on the paws, and grooming the product off or licking treated grass may cause vomiting, salivation, diarrhea, and increased frequency of drinking.
Treatment
If a cat is exposed to a ferrous sulphate-containing product, its feet or fur should be washed with a detergent and rinsed. If veterinary treatment is required, it may be necessary to prevent the cat from?being sick, to rehydrate it if necessary. In the unlikely case of a cat ingesting a large quantity of a ferrous sulphate-containing moss killer, and?more serious treatment is required make sure you have charcoal tablets.
Conclusion
Many different products are available for the control of garden weeds, but they generally contain only a few different herbicidal compounds. Always read the packaging on herbicide products and use them according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
It may be difficult to prevent access to these products in free-roaming cats and if you are concerned that the cat may lick treated plants or spills of herbicide, it may be best to avoid their use and control weeds by manual removal.
What is the treatment for glyphosate poisoning.
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