Abstract

Now that complete indoor keeping is becoming more common, cats are living in the same space as humans, surrounded by a variety of things. Against this backdrop, "accidental ingestion," in which a cat eats a "foreign body" that it would not normally eat, has become the most common serious accident that occurs in the home.
Although foreign substances are sometimes excreted after a long time, it is not uncommon for them to be removed under anesthesia using an endoscope or require abdominal surgery. Moreover, there is no end to the number of cases where accidents occur quietly and quietly, with the owners unaware of the accidental ingestion.
In addition, some foods, plants, and household items are harmful to cats, which are much smaller than humans and have a different metabolic system. Some products contain ingredients that are more toxic to cats than to dogs. 
Thus, cats have their own characteristics of mishandling and poisoning, and in addition, the things that cats are likely to eat are changing in accordance with changes in people's lives. Therefore, it has become necessary to take measures in line with "the lives of cats today.
This book introduces the items in the house that are likely to cause intestinal obstruction or gastrointestinal disorders if eaten, as well as foods, beverages, ornamental plants, flowers, chemical products, and other items that can cause poisoning, based on domestic and international surveys and reports.
It is important to respond calmly to accidents that have occurred and to receive treatment at a veterinary hospital as soon as possible. However, it is best to know what poses a threat to cats, keep them away from it, and prevent accidents involving accidental ingestion or poisoning.
-To protect your cat from the dangers that are around him or her.

Author’s Information

Yuki Hattori
Director of Tokyo Feline Medical Center（a veterinary hospital specializing in cats).
Director of JSFM (Japan Society of Feline Medicine) CFC.
In 2013, he became the second clinic in Asia to be certified as a Gold Level Cat Friendly Clinic by the International Society of Cat Medicine.