A nice cup of coffee can really set you back on your feet, but what if it’s the cat drinking the coffee? Let’s see all the effects and risks of caffeine on our domestic feline.
It’s easy to find someone who has a passion for coffee, but it’s actually not that strange to find ‘drinking companions’ even among our faithful feline friends. Yes, because everyone likes coffee, with its scent and aroma! But unfortunately it doesn’t have the same effect on everyone! It is good to know the effects of caffeine on your cat before leaving it alone with a cup of coffee within reach. All the risks and remedies for a cat who drinks coffee and also tastes it.
Cat at the table: risks to avoid
How many times have we found our cat’s paws on the dining table? It is completely normal for the house feline to want to experiment and taste the foods that he is consuming his master. But if giving him a piece of food seems innocent, it could actually lead to bad and dangerous habits.
Even if we are drinking tea or coffee, the cat can get curious and jump on the table: it is not just a matter of greed, but also of simple curiosity. The cat, as well as the dog, uses the sense of taste to discover the world and ‘taste it’. And we don’t think that once the cat has finished its meal, it is satisfied. Sometimes he tastes and eats from our dishes even if only out of greed or just want to find out what the taste of that dish is.
But giving our food to the cat is risky for its health since the cat does not have the same metabolism as its owner and thus risks not digesting well what is in front of it, not to mention that some foods can be toxic and make him run the risk. of poisoning.
The cat drinks coffee: the effects of caffeine on our animals
It’s not just about coffee but all drinks (and foods) that contain caffeine. We are talking about: tea, coke, soda. But what is the effect of caffeine (or theine) on our domestic friends?
It is not a substance suitable for your body and, if taken often or in large quantities, it is also difficult for your body to metabolize. The consequences could be devastating on his respiratory and heart systems: it could inhibit proper breathing and cause tachycardia.
In general, these two elements induce animals in a state of profound agitation and nervousness: the heart accelerates its beats and the breathing becomes labored. The concentration of caffeine in the body could have a toxic effect on it, although it greatly affects not only the amount of drink ingested but also the size of the animal that consumes it. It is important to notice the first symptoms of poisoning in your cat and to take him to his doctor.
If the cat has taken caffeine: symptoms to recognize
We suspect that the cat has consumed some coffee but we are not sure? There is a way to understand this: observe the cat and understand if there is something wrong. The most ‘glaring’ signs should appear within half an hour or an hour.
Unfortunately, the cat’s intake of coffee can be devastating and cause:
- tremor in the cat,
- nervousness,
- agitation,
- vomiting in cats,
- convulsions.
If we can feel his heartbeat fast, we should run to the vet or the nearest emergency room: it is important to notice immediately to avoid these symptoms leading to his death. After the first 6 or 12 hours, the signals could also subside on their own: but it is always better to subject him to a visit to the trusted doctor to avert even the dangers.
The cat drinks coffee: what to do and what remedies to adopt
If due to logistical or other problems it is not possible to take the cat to the vet immediately, it is important to make sure that the cat’s body excretes the ingested caffeine.
It is not recommended to induce vomiting in the cat if we are not experts: it is better to entrust our beloved feline to the expert hands of the doctor, who can then hydrate him with an intravenous drip. It will be the vet himself who will understand the cat’s heart condition and possibly make him take medications that can calm him down, or control any seizures.
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