Cats cannot eat small kumquats, because kumquats belong to the Rutaceae family and contain essential oils and psoralen. Once a cat eats it by mistake, it will cause vomiting, diarrhea, and depression. Excessive exposure can also cause dermatitis. , the peel and plants of kumquats are very likely to cause food poisoning in cats.

How to solve the problem of cats accidentally eating kumquats:

1. First observe the cat’s condition. If there is no detailed clinical reaction, you can choose to help the cat induce vomiting, and you can eat soap. Use water or hydrogen peroxide liquid to induce vomiting in cats.

2. If symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea occur after accidental ingestion, please send the pet to the pet hospital for prompt treatment.

3. If there are kumquats and other Rutaceae plants at home, be sure to keep them well and place them out of sight and out of reach of cats to avoid accidentally eating them.