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What signs are shown by a cat if it is affected by mercury poisoning?
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Mercury poisoning in cats manifests itself with the following symptoms:

  • Incoordination
  • Loss of balance 
  • Problems in walking 
  • Nystagmus
  • Tremors 
  • Abnormal behaviors 
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If cats get mercury poisoning common cases may be characterized by depression, anorexia, proprioceptive defects, total blindness, paralysis, with high mortality. Sadly, the neurological and kidney damage caused by mercury poisoning in cats is often irreversible.
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When then kidney gets damaged it can predispose the cat to many neurological effects which leads to discomfort of every kind
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signs of the mercury poisoning of the cats are as follow here are some symptoms of it:


Abnormal Behaviour of your cat
not walking properly
feeling stressed
blind behavior
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Signs of mercury poisoning in cats can include loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, weakness, seizures, and changes in behavior or coordination.
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The most severe symptoms are tremors, blindness, paralysis, and convulsions. The more typical symptoms are vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat, a lack of appetite, irritability, stiffness in the back legs, confusion/uncoordinated, dehydration, and being over excited. If you think your cat has mercury poisoning you should contact your veterinarian.
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Signs of mercury poisoning in cats can include vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, depression, and seizures. If you suspect that your cat has been exposed to mercury, it is important to seek veterinary care immediately.
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Ataxia (drunken/wobbly gait)

Loss of coordination and dizziness.

Tremors or seizures.

Abnormal behavior.

Hypermetria (involuntary body movement)

Nystagmus (rapid, involuntary eye movements)

Depression of the central nervous
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Signs of mercury poisoning in cats may include lethargy, vomiting, lack of appetite, and neurological symptoms like tremors or seizures. If you suspect poisoning, it's crucial to seek immediate veterinary attention.
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