Green gold naphthysis poisoning has some fairly obvious symptoms, which should quickly alert owners that there is a problem with their pet and give them plenty of time to seek medical help. Whilst not usually life-threatening by themselves, the symptoms of green gold naphthysis poisoning can lead to serious complications. For this reason, owners should keep a close eye on the progression of the condition so that they can relay useful information to their vet.
Vomiting
Once the cat in question has ingested green gold naphthysis matter, it will begin to experience some digestive discomfort. This nausea can be identified by an aversion to food, sensitivity to touch and a general avoidance of social contact. Within a few hours, this discomfort will progress to a stage where the cat begins to attempt to regurgitate the toxins it has eaten. Owners can differentiate this from normal stomach upset by the continuous nature of the vomiting. In some cases, there can be a small amount of blood mixed in with the stomach contents. Sustained vomiting can be surprisingly dangerous to an animal the size of a cat, due to the speed at which a large quantity of fluid is expelled from the body. This can quickly lead to dehydration, which can in turn lead to organ failure, loss of consciousness and even death. To avoid this, owners should make extra liquid available for their cat to drink as the vomiting subsides.
Oral Irritation
Characteristic of green gold naphthysis poisoning is irritation of the tissues in the mouth and throat. There are a couple of separate manners in which this irritation can show itself. The first sign is redness and swelling around the lips and nose, with a surprisingly severe degree of disfigurement sometimes being visible if the cat has ingested a large quantity of the plant. In some cases, this swelling can occur in the tongue and tissues of the throat, potentially resulting in labored breathing or difficulty swallowing, as well as a noticeable change in the cat's voice. Another way that an owner will notice the problem is by observing the tell-tale drooling that occurs when the animal tries to 'flush' the toxins from its mouth by producing extra saliva. This may run straight out of the mouth as normal, or instead turn into a foam around the cat's lips. Needless to say, this drooling can also provoke dehydration, so owners should be sure to make extra fluids available as needed.