Geoffroy’s cat Pronunciation. Ge·of·froy’s cat.

In Argentina a lot of endangered wild cats are living. The jaguarundi, geoffroy’s cat, Pampas Cat, Puma (and the Andean cat; next time more info on a project concerning this cat).

Geoffroy’s cats are one of the smallest wild cat species on Earth. They are only four to eight pounds when fully grown. This is a cat that, like the ocelot, can be rather timid and less social. Therefore, this animal is a poor pet choice as it would require a lot of privacy and little noise pollution.

Geoffroy’s Cats live in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay between sea level and 3,800 meters altitude. Although they prefer dense cover, they can be found across a wide variety of habitat types including the scrubby woodland and dry forests of the Chaco.

The main predator of a Geoffroy’s Cat is man.

Margays have been listed as an endangered species since 2008 under the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Keeping a Margay in captivity is not only illegal, but it is also dangerous to the health and well-being of its caretaker and family.

Toxicity to pets Salt poisoning in dogs and cats results in signs of vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, lethargy, incoordination, excessive thirst or urination. In severe cases, tremors, seizures, coma, and even death are possible.

Too much (or too little) salt can cause serious health problems. The odd lick of a salt lamp is unlikely to cause harm, but if your cat or dog gets hooked on the salt – much like we get hooked on potato chips – that’s when problems can arise.

Here are seven foods you should avoid feeding your cat.

• Milk, cheese and other dairy products. Many of us grew up with the image of kittens drinking milk or cream in cartoons or picture books.
• Chocolate.
• Raw eggs, meat or fish.
• Dog food.
• Bread and yeast.
• Tuna.
• Onions and garlic.

There is no specific treatment for salt poisoning. Immediate removal of offending feed or water is imperative. Fresh water must be provided to all animals, initially in small amounts at frequent intervals to avoid exacerbation of clinical signs.

If you see your cat consuming a toxic substance or your cat is showing signs of poisoning call your vet immediately. To help your vet make the quickest diagnosis possible, bring along as much information about the product as possible, (ie: product label, leaf off of plant, sample of the food).

Signs and symptoms of toxicity: Vomiting is most often the first clinical sign of toxicity. Others signs may include diarrhea, depression, lethargy, tremors, seizures, shortness of breath, and disorientation. These signs have been reported within 3 hours of ingestion.

Salt, while commonly used for cooking in the kitchen, is quite poisonous to dogs and cats. The use of salt to induce vomiting in dogs and cats is no longer the standard of care and is not recommended for use by pet owners or veterinarians!

Rat baits are dangerous and potentially deadly to animals and people that consume them. The baits used are normally flavoured to make them attractive to rodents and these can also entice other animals to eat them. Dogs and cats who ingest rat baits may die. Even children have sometimes been poisoned by rat bait.

Her words: “They carry venom in their claws.” …. The truth is that cat’s claws can carry bacteria, just like we humans can in every single part of our bodies, and if scratched and not treated, human skin can get infected; especially when left untreated.