Maddie Smith, a woman hailing from New Zealand, took to Facebook to recount the unfortunate incident involving her cat Ruby, who fell ill after licking a Himalayan salt lamp. She hopes to alert fellow cat owners about the potential hazards of such lamps and advises them to keep them away from their pets.
She began by describing Ruby’s peculiar gait on that Wednesday morning. They assumed it was due to the cold, so they made sure to bundle her up before heading to work.
Regrettably, upon arriving home, they noticed the cat’s condition had deteriorated significantly, prompting them to rush her to the vet.
The veterinarians were very worried about her condition, as they observed clear signs of neurological issues. She was unable to walk, hear, or see properly, and even struggled to eat and drink due to difficulty using her tongue, as described by the cat’s owner.
“Her basic senses and abilities gone in 12 hours. She was so helpless.”
The doctors and Ruby’s owners were shocked when they received the test results. The cat was found to have severe salt poisoning, leading to swelling in her brain.
The salt poisoning occurred due to the regular salt lamp we had in our living room. Ruby consumed the salt by licking the lamp.
People are all talking about how Ruby’s survival is a miracle because salt poisoning is lethal to animals. The problem is that once they lick these lamps, the animals can’t seem to stop because the taste is so addictive.
The veterinarians and health professionals emphasize that these lamps can be harmful to animals if they ingest excessive amounts of the mineral and continuously lick them, otherwise they pose no danger.
Cats should not consume more than 42mg of salt per day to avoid the risk of poisoning.
Ensure your pet cannot access the Himalayan salt lamp if you choose to get one.
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