Cats cannot eat Artemisia annua. Artemisia annua is a traditional Chinese medicine with a bitter taste. Cats will not like this taste. At the same time, cats are carnivores and cannot digest and absorb plants well, such as this kind of fiber content. Too many plants will burden the cat's gastrointestinal tract. If the cat cannot excrete it normally, it will cause intestinal obstruction.

What to do if a cat accidentally eats Artemisia annua

1. Cats eating a small amount of Artemisia annua will not have any impact on the cat. Don’t be too nervous and pay attention to the cat’s condition. The state is enough, you can let the cat drink more water to speed up metabolism and eliminate it from the body.

2. If the cat eats too much Artemisia annua, you can induce vomiting within 1-2 hours after the cat eats Artemisia annua, such as letting the cat drink soapy water, pickled vegetable water, etc. Prompt the cat to vomit out the Artemisia annua.

3. If the cat has been eating for a long time and has caused abnormal defecation, it is best to take the cat to a pet hospital for medical treatment. The attending doctor will take measures such as enema. If necessary, surgery will be required to remove the blockage in the cat. Remove the Artemisia annua from the intestines.