Can my cat get lead poisoning from licking lead dust after shooting?

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It should be fine if he licks it but ingesting too much could be harmful (obstruction). I’d consider having Micole examine by your Vet and some blood work done. Pica can be a sign of an underlying condition, deficiency or inflammatory bowel disease. I hope this helps!

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If there was some pollen on your hands that you transferred on Oreo's fur, then yes there is a chance that he may get into trouble. You should brush him as soon as possible and monitor for signs of vomiting, lethargy and lack of appetite. If you notice that he is unwell, you should take him to your local vets right away. If you touched only the leaves or stems with your hands, it will not cause any problems to your cat.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If the floor looked dry I am sure she is fine. I do not think she needs to see a vet. If you want to rinse her mouth out well with water as a precaution and wipe her paws well with water to prevent any more possible ingestion that isn't wrong. If she becomes lethargic, drools, won't eat or in anyway appears abnormal then bring her to the Vet. But based on your description I think she will be fine. Maybe have a discussion with your roommate about this so it won't happen again. I hope this helps!

This should not be a problem and a minimal quantity would not cause any intoxication. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Just like you or I, licking a bit of raw egg could be harmless (just like eating a bit of raw batter), however you can always be unlucky and get a nasty food poisoning. So, likely your kitty will be fine, and I would recommend just monitoring for now. If your cat starts vomiting, is sore, weak, having diarrhea, then it might be gastritis or food poisoning from the egg, which would require some medications and a vet visit to fix up. Just monitor for now though, as likely it will be fine. Best of luck!

Depending upon the extent of exposure, hospitalization with IV medical therapy will be required to save Pedro's life. Lead poisoning can cause very serious gastrointestinal and neurological damage if it goes untreated. Medications aimed at counteracting the lead as well as controlling the symptoms will be utilized. Commonly used drugs include Calcium-EDTA, pencillamine, and thiamine. Various cathartics may also be indicated depending upon when and how frequent the exposure has been. Hope this makes sense. Most important thing is not to wait and to get to the ER as soon as possible. Also you may want to establish an open case with the pet poison control hotline.

Sevin dust contains a carbamate and can be toxic to pets. It should not be applied topically. Your kitty should be bathed with dawn dish soap to remove any residue and should see a vet right away for treatment. You can read more about this poisoning at http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/carbamate/