Common Cat Toxins
Friends and Felines,
Our cats’ curiosity can sometimes get the best of them. We can’t keep an eye on them at all times of the day, so it’s best to keep common cat toxins out of reach. In this article, we've listed the common way cats are poisoned, signs they may have been poisoned and common household toxins.
Common ways cats are poisoned:
Grooming fur with contaminate on it
Ingesting poisoned grass or prey
Ingesting a toxic substance
Signs your cat may have been poisoned:
Neurological
Hiding
Excitability
Incoordination
Lethargy
Seizures
Tremors
Gastrointestinal
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Drooling
Inappetence
Respiratory
Sneezing
Coughing
Difficulty breathing
Skin
Redness
Inflammation
Swelling
Toxins can present in a variety of ways and oftentimes including multiple of the listed symptoms. It’s best to pay close attention to your kitty’s temperament each day so you don’t miss any delayed symptoms.
Common Cat Toxins:
Lilies (Easter lilies, tiger lilies, Stargazer lilies & Daylilies)
Onion, garlic, chive, leeks, scallion
Chocolate
Vitamin D3
Flea & tick meds
Human meds (Both over the counter, antidepressants & NSAIDs)
Household cleaners (Bleach, drain cleaner, essential oils)
Lawn & garden products (Insecticides & rodenticides)
Scented litter
Please contact the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline for any potential ingestion emergencies.
Do not attempt to induce vomiting at home. There are no safe at-home remedies to induce vomiting in cats. Your veterinarian or emergency veterinarian can safely induce vomiting at the hospital if you let them know beforehand.
We hope you find these tips useful and that they help keep your cats happy and healthy. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Always at Their Service,
The BLVD Cat Team
