Botulism in Cats

Botulism is an uncommon paralytic illness associated with ingestion of bacterial toxin, including contaminated raw meat or carcasses. Veterinary assessment is needed to investigate suspected exposure and weakness.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.