21/11/2025
Curiosity almost killed the cat! 🐱
Jax decided to have a chew on a Castor Bean plant, which contains ricin, which is extremely toxic! Every part of this plant is poisonous, and even a small amount can be lethal 🌱
Thankfully, Jax’s owners acted quickly after spotting what he’d eaten. Our team was able to perform a gastric lavage (a stomach wash) to remove as much of the toxin as possible before it caused serious harm.
⚠️ Castor Bean toxicity in pets can cause: Oral irritation, excessive thirst, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, tremors, difficulty breathing, and even organ failure or coma within 12–48 hours of ingestion.
It’s a terrifying situation for any pet owner, but we’re so happy to share that Jax has made a great recovery and is expected to have no long-term complications. 💛