My cat licked peppermint oil, vomited. Could he still be poisoned?

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My cat just licked up a small drop of peppermint oil - about 15 minutes later he vomited, then came upstairs and ate all his breakfast. He’s acting totally normal- if he was poisoned would he be displaying symptoms already? This happened about 45 minutes ago. I feel like he’s okay but could he still be in danger?

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

If he vomited and then ate afterwards and seems normal now then he should be fine. Cats are poisoned much less than dogs since they generally only taste bad things rather than eating a large amount. Please keep an eye on him and bring him in for an exam if he continues to vomit or shows abnormal other signs. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for your cat.

My cat licked peppermint oil, vomited. Could he still be poisoned?

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