柑橘類植物

貓咪可能出現的症狀

由嚴重到輕微排列。

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   癲癇與倒下 Ingesting large quantities of citrus parts (stems, leaves, peels) or concentrated oils can lead to severe neurological episodes and, in extreme cases, death.
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   肝衰竭（肝壞死） Essential oils can cause serious organ damage. Because cats lack the liver enzymes necessary to break down these compounds efficiently, extreme exposure can lead to liver failure.
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   中樞神經抑制（嗜睡、反應遲鈍、虛弱） The essential oils (such as limonene and linalool) found in citrus plants are irritating to the nervous system. Ingestion of large quantities can cause the system to shut down, leading to depression and weakness.Neurological Disturbances (Tremors and Ataxia)
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   顫抖、發抖與共濟失調（像喝醉一樣走路） These symptoms indicate a more serious level of toxicity, often resulting from the ingestion of significant amounts of plant material or concentrated essential oils.
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   疼痛、發紅或化學性灼傷 快速（接觸時） · Direct skin contact with citrus essential oils (often found in the peels) can cause irritation or burns. Even if there is no visible damage, the cat may still suffer systemic toxicity if they groom the oil off their fur.Excessive Drooling (Hypersalivation)
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   嘔吐與腹瀉（腸胃道刺激） Ingesting small amounts of the fruit flesh may result in only mild stomach upset. However, the peels, seeds, and plant parts contain higher concentrations of citric acid and essential oils, leading to more significant irritation.
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   流涎或口水過多 快速（通常是味道或口腔刺激反應） · This is a common sign of nausea or direct irritation to the mucous membranes in the mouth caused by the citric acid or oils.

重要提醒

柑橘類植物包括柳丁、檸檬、萊姆、葡萄柚等，對貓咪來說並不安全。果實、果皮、葉子和莖都可能造成問題。 主要風險來自檸檬酸和柑橘精油，其中一種重要成分是 D-檸檬烯（D-limonene）。這些物質可能刺激貓咪的腸胃、皮膚和呼吸道。若接觸或吃下較多量，柑橘精油也可能影響神經系統，造成虛弱、精神不振或其他較嚴重的症狀。 果皮、葉子和莖通常含有最高濃度的精油，因此比果肉更危險。果肉本身風險較低，但酸度仍可能引起輕微腸胃不適，例如嘔吐、腹瀉或流口水。家中有貓時，應避免讓牠吃柑橘類水果，或啃咬柑橘類植物。

• 症狀（輕微）：吃到一小塊果肉後可能嘔吐與腹瀉。
• 症狀（嚴重）：接觸果皮、葉子或精油產品後，可能流口水、皮膚刺激、呼吸窘迫、低血壓、肌肉顫抖與中樞神經抑制。
• 果皮最危險：柑橘果皮含有最高濃度的 D-檸檬烯。柑橘系清潔產品與精油擴香也可能讓貓經由吸入暴露。
• 驅避提醒：多數貓自然不喜歡柑橘氣味，但好奇的貓或能接觸掉落果實的貓仍需留意。