Confirmed

WebMD is just as much as a panic button for pets as it is for humans.

You know how it is when you have, say, a sore toe and then you look it up on WebMD and learn that you'll likely need the entire leg amputated.

Late last night, I realized that my fat tabby had nibbled on a plant that was likely not good for her.

I went online (because it was too late to call my vet).

BIG mistake.

TAKE YOUR CAT TO THE VET IMMEDIATELY OR IT WILL DIE! YOU ARE A HORRIBLE, PIECE-OF-SHIT PET OWNER FOR EVEN LETTING YOUR CAT WITHIN FIVE MILES OF THAT PLANT!

I read this over and over again on many different sites.

But she didn't have any of the symptoms. None. Not vomiting. Not diarrhea. No loss of appetite (though, fatty that she is, she really enjoyed my thorough testing on that front). No depression (as far as I can tell. She lives a life of luxury and had her appetite tested. What's to be depressed about?).

So I waited through the night, watching her and annoying her (trying to check a tabby's pulse by putting your ear against her is harder and less effective than you think).

I got through to the vet this morning.

I explained everything and asked if I should bring her in.

"No, if she doesn't have symptoms, she's fine. That plant isn't highly toxic."

Thanks, Internet. You fucker.