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.

[pomtzu]

Poor Pinot! I'll bet it was some kind of toxin emitted by the toad, and that it will pass with no further issues.

Sparky likes to play with toads when he finds one in the yard, but he doesn't put them in his mouth. He likes to paw at then to make them hop away. And of course if he finds one dead that has been a victim of the lawn mower - then he will roll all over it, necessitating a bath to get rid of the smell!

[catmandu]

Our Good Lord gives all his Creatures a defense against predators and for the toad its a secretiion in their glands that make Cats and Dogs go YUCK!!!!!!!
We think that Pinot will be all right, but now she, like Tubster Panther has written Toads off her diet

[Pinot's Mom]

Thanks all for information and concern...the call is in to Dr. Huson, I'll report when she gets back to me!

She got right back to me...love my vet...
According to Dr. Huson throwing up her food is not related to the toad. She has an appointment tomorrow. I have had kitties that threw up food before (and YUCK ate it again), so maybe this is nothing to worry about, but we'll see.

[cassiesmom]

Sweet, precious Pinot! Prayers and crossed fingers that all will be well.

[Don Juan's mom]

This makes me think of the time my brother the herpetologist attempted to collect a toad from my mother's vegetable garden. Mom (a dedicated organic gardener of long standing) physically restrained him and made it quite clear that she wanted the toad to stay in the garden and eat insect pests, as God meant it to do. Glad to know God gave the toad a back-up defense.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Maggie, I sure hope that whatever is causing Pinot to throw up her food isn't anything serious. My cats will sometimes eat too fast,scarf and barf, or it's sometimes due to a hairball that they just need to throw up. Good luck at the vet.

My Ziggy is one who will not only eat her own vomit but will also gladly eat her siblings as well.

[MoonandBean]

So...has Pinot turned into a princess yet?
I'm sure I have my fairy tale reversed but I couldn't resist

[Pinot's Mom]

So...has Pinot turned into a princess yet?
I'm sure I have my fairy tale reversed but I couldn't resist

You already know she's a princess!

[momcat]

Hey Pinot!
I heard Meowmie say you tried to eat a toad and now you don't feel good. Are you okay? Do you feel better now? We don't have toads in Trenton and I don't think I've ever seen one in real life. Well, Soncat is going on a trip on Sunday and he'll be gone for two weeks so I have to finish helping him get ready. I'm sure going to miss him! Feel better soon so you'll be okay for our next Catmobile adventure. I'll call you on your cell phone. Please say hi to your purrents for me?

Purrs and headbumpies,
Your friend,
Groucho