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Kitten drank a teaspoon of marinara sauce with onion and garlic: what to watch for
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My 3 month 2/3 pound kitten just drank about a teaspoon of my leftover marinara sauce from my pasta bowl about 30 minutes ago(he continuously drank it for about 45 sec-minute) it does contain onions and garlic, it’s the midtown pasta sauce marinara from HEB. hes acting and playing normally and drank water afterwards
Sorry to hear you're concerned. I am sure he was not exposed to a significant amount. I would look for signs of vomiting, diarrhea, and or lethargy. If you notice any of those, please take them to a vet for evaluation.
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