A little concerned...UPDATE #18

[Pinot's Mom]

As some of you know, my Pinot eats bugs, goes after shrews, has eaten wasps, thinks about taking down white tailed deer, brings her Mom chipmunks...you get the picture. She tries to eat anything that moves. We try to get these things from her before anything is injested, but she's very quick. This may have caused a problem.

Friday evening on the deck. We go out with her on nice evenings, take a glass of wine; she is not allowed to leave the deck. Where we live, as you also may know, there is an abundance of wildlife of all sizes. At this time of year, there are toads called "spring peepers" that make a lovely song when they all call out. Some frequent the deck. You may know where this is going. Pinot tried to eat one of the toads. It didn't stay in her mouth; she spat it out, but her eyes got very watery, she drooled a bit, otherwise seemed OK. We cleaned her up and took her inside.

Several of her meals since then have been thrown up. She seems otherwise normal. I'm a bit concerned. Does anyone have experience with a kitty attempting to eat a toad?

[momcat]

Oh Maggie, I'm so sorry to hear Pinot isn't feeling all that great. I'm no animal expert but have heard that some toads can be toxic. Have you called your vet? Since your vet knows Pinot that might be your best resource for a reliable answer. I share your concern about Pinot, please let us know what you find out? Please give her tons of scritchies and lovies from me?

[Freedom]

I think a quick phone call to the vet will help you feel better!

We had a dog as a child who used to "move" frogs. For some reason, they didn't bother her in the back yard, but she did NOT want them in her front yard! Frogs (and toads) do emit something from their skin to make predators drop them. It makes the animal drool etc. Princess learned to "tolerate" this as she was determined not to put them down until they were in the back yard. As I recall, she was fine in about 15 minutes or so; unless she had another frog to move.

Your vet will know what those toads are that you have in your area, and can shed some insight for you.

Certainly hope Pinot feels better quickly!

[Pinot's Mom]

Thank you both! I did wonder if there was something emitted from the toad to cause the immediate reaction of the eyes and drooling. I will call Dr. Huson tomorrow and get her take on things. She has known us through three kitties and knows when we call there is a real issue, so she won't think I'm just being crazy. I'll let you know!

[Catty1]

I hope Pinot feels better! Yes, toadies have nasty tasting stuff in their 'warts'. I would hope the vomiting got rid of the worst of it, and she will be ok and not dehydrated.

Prayers for Pinot!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry to hear this. I hope she'll feel better soon and will now learn to not to eat any more toads.