Well now, let’s talk about them New Guinea Impatiens, the ones with all them bright colors. Folks keep askin’, are they bad for cats? You know, them furry little critters that like to chew on everything.
So, are New Guinea Impatiens poisonous to cats? The short answer is, no, not really. Them big-shot plant people, the ASPCA they call ‘emselves, they say it ain’t gonna kill your cat or nothin’.
It’s like this, see? The plant ain’t poison. It ain’t like them mushrooms in the woods that’ll lay you out flat.
- But, and there’s always a but, ain’t there? If Fluffy decides to make a meal outta them pretty flowers, well, her tummy might get a bit upset.
- Just like if you ate somethin’ that didn’t agree with ya, you know?
Now, I ain’t no fancy vet or nothin’, but I’ve seen my share of cats eatin’ things they shouldn’t. If your cat does munch on them flowers, you might see her droolin’ a bit, or maybe she’ll puke a little. Maybe she will have the runs. Nothin’ too serious, usually. Just keep an eye on her, make sure she’s drinkin’ water and all.
What to do if your cat eats New Guinea Impatiens?
First off, don’t panic. Like I said, it ain’t the end of the world. If she seems real sick, like she’s really sufferin’, then yeah, maybe you gotta call that vet feller. But most times, they’ll be just fine. They might have a tummy ache for a bit, maybe they’ll puke up a hairball or two along with them flowers, but they’ll get over it.
You know, cats, they’re kinda dumb sometimes. They see somethin’ movin’ or somethin’ colorful, and they gotta bite it. It’s just their way, I guess. So, if you got them New Guinea Impatiens in your yard, or in a pot on your porch, just keep an eye on your cat. If you see her nibblin’, shoo her away. Tell her, “No, Fluffy, them ain’t for eatin’!” She probably won’t listen, but you gotta try, right?
How to keep your cat away from New Guinea Impatiens?
Now, if you’re really worried about it, you can try to keep the cat away from the plants. You can put up a little fence, maybe. Or you can put them plants up high where she can’t reach ’em. But cats, they’re sneaky. They’ll find a way if they really want to.
Another thing you can do is give your cat somethin’ else to chew on. You know, them cat toys they sell at the store. Or a nice, juicy piece of catnip. That’ll keep her busy for a while. And maybe she’ll forget all about them pretty flowers.
The thing is, you gotta remember, cats are gonna be cats. They’re gonna get into things. They’re gonna eat things they shouldn’t. It’s just part of havin’ a cat. You can’t watch ’em every second of the day. And you can’t protect them from everything. But you can do your best. And you can try to keep them safe.
So, to sum it up, New Guinea Impatiens ain’t gonna kill your cat. They might make her tummy a little upset, but that’s about it. Just keep an eye on her, make sure she’s okay. And if you’re really worried, call the vet. That’s what they’re there for, right? They get paid the big bucks to worry about them things, so you don’t have to.
But mostly, just let your cat be a cat. Let her explore, let her play, let her be a little bit naughty. That’s what makes them cats, after all. And a little bit of puke now and then, well, that’s just part of the deal. It ain’t the end of the world. Just clean it up and move on.
And remember them pretty flowers are safe as houses for your cat even if they do make a little mess now and again.
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