Lord Herbert wrote on Jan 16
th, 2014 at 6:27am:
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You are no friend to the greens. Cats kill 1000's of native animals every year
You forgot to add that cats kill 1,000,000's of introduced species each year that take up the nesting space of native birds, and that eat the food that the natives eat.
And if it wasn't for feral cats, Australia would be 6 foot under a seething layer of Cane Toads ...
[/quHow to Treat a Cat With Toad Poisoning
By Sheldon Rubin
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Nature provides all life with some means of protection. With certain toads it is the saliva, which is thought to contain a potent toxin. The poison contained in a toad's saliva is so strong that once it comes in contact with the mouth or eyes of the cat, it causes severe symptoms within minutes.
Toad poisoning affects the heart and nervous system to such a degree that death can occur within 30 minutes if the cat is not treated. Some warning signs that indicate your cat has experienced toad poisoning include excessive drooling, a shaking head, trembling and shaking body, lack of coordination, difficulty breathing, convulsions, and coma. Signs may develop around the mouth or eyes of the cat immediately after contact with the toad (Bufo species).
You should also watch for signs of shock, which include pale or white cat gums as well as rapid heartbeat and breathing. If your cat has toad poisoning, use the following cat care tips:
Step 1: Approach the cat carefully. If your cat is nervous or anxious, restrain the cat if necessary.
Step 2: Flush the cat's mouth thoroughly with water, being careful not
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