What will happen to my cat since he's eatin mice with rat poison in there system???

My cat has eatin to mice... Just a couple of days ago my grandpa put rat poison out and the mice that the cat ate had some poison in there system... My cat is not looking to well so it makes me wonder what will happen, and what should i do??What will happen to my cat since he's eatin mice with rat poison in there system???
Well that isn't too good. I've never experienced this but I found a website for you, good luck sweetie. Hope your cat will be ok... Gonna paste it and give you the site address...








STRYCHNINE


Strychnine is used as a rat, mouse and mole poison. It is also a common coyote bait. It is available commercially as coated pellets dyed purple, red or green. Signs of poisoning are so typical that the diagnosis can be made almost at once. Onset is sudden (less than two hours). The first signs are agitation, excitability and apprehension. They are followed rather quickly by intensely painful tetanic seizures that last about 60 seconds, during which the cat throws the head back, can't breathe and turns blue. The slightest stimulation such as tapping the cat or clapping the hands starts a seizure. This characteristic response is used to make the diagnosis. Other signs associated with nervous system involvement are tremors, champing, drooling, uncoordinated muscle spasms, collapse and paddling of the legs.





Seizures due to strychnine and other central nervous system toxins are sometimes misdiagnosed as epilepsy. This error would be a mistake because immediate veterinary attention is necessary. Epileptic seizures usually last a few minutes and do not recur during the same episode. Signs always appear in a certain order, and each attack is the same. They are over before the cat can get to a veterinarian. Usually, they are not considered emergencies (see NERVOUS SYSTEM: Seizure Disorders).





Treatment: If your cat is showing the first signs of poisoning and hasn't vomited, induce vomiting as discussed earlier in this chapter. Do not induce vomiting if the cat exhibits signs of labored breathing.





With signs of central nervous system involvement, do not take time to induce vomiting. It is important to avoid loud noises or unnecessary handling that might trigger a seizure. Cover your cat with a coat or blanket and go to the nearest veterinary clinic.











SODIUM FLUOROACETATE (1080)


This chemical, used as a rat poison, is mixed with cereal, bran and other rat feeds. It is so potent that cats and dogs can be poisoned just by eating a dead rodent. The onset is sudden and begins with vomiting--followed by agitation, straining to urinate or defecate, a staggering gait, atypical fits or true convulsions and then collapse. Seizures are not triggered by external stimuli as are those of strychnine poisoning.





Treatment: Immediately after the cat ingests the poison, induce vomiting. Care and handling is the same as for strychnine. A specific antidote is available.What will happen to my cat since he's eatin mice with rat poison in there system???
This happened to my cat several years ago. I'm sorry to say that he died from it. You should take your cat to the vet, maybe there is something they can do. Good luck.
I would take the cat to the vet right away it might not be too late. if there is poison in the mouse there is poison in your cat. if you can't find a vet that is open there is probably an emergency animal hospital somewhere in your area but I would get the cat to the vet ASAP!