She had laundry detergent spilled on her Monday night/Tuesday morning. Her breathing is clearly distressed. Tried

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Thank you so much. Are Freija's gums pink? Is there froth in her mouth?

Okay, thank you so much. How fast is she breathing?

Thank you so much.

Does she have any other medical problems? Is she taking any medications?

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Okay, I am back. the ingestion of laundry detergent can cause vomiting, diarrhea, retching, and froth accumulation in the back of the throat. In addition, I am worried about her breathing. Labored breathing in the cat is considered a medical emergency. Whether the detergent is causing this, or whether there is some other additional problem is difficult to know. Either way, I would recommend taking her for an examination, chest X-rays, and a check of her electrolytes and red blood cell count. I am so sorry.

Paul

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Paul

Yes, that was my concern. I hope that she does not have aspiration pneumonia.

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Paul

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