Instructions
Watch for signs of lobelia poisoning in the cat. According to Feline Advisory Bureau, mere contact with lobelia could cause skin irritation such as redness, swelling, blistering or rawness, especially on the mouth and throat. ASPCA also details that the plant causes depression, diarrhea, vomiting, excessive salivation, abdominal pain and heart rhythm disturbances.
Wear a glove to take a sample of the plant and store it in a plastic baggie. Also take a plant label if possible.
Rush the cat to the vet for an urgent examination. Provide the vet with the plant sample and tell him all the symptoms that the cat displays.
How to Treat Lobelia Poisoning in Cats
According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, lobelia has poisonous effects on cats, dogs and horses. Also known as cardinal flower or Indian pink, lobelia has bright red flowers that grow in clusters during summer. It usually grows in wet soil such as along streams, ponds, shores and in swamps. Some people also cultivate the plant for the garden, although all parts of the plant are poisonous, according to the University of Pennsylvania.