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The information on this page is not veterinary advice

The information on this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular animal. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call your vet or the Animal Poison Control Center below.

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WARNING:

Cats love the taste of anti-freeze, but if they drink it, they die

“With winter now upon us vets are warning owners of cats of the danger of antifreeze poisoning. Your cat may find it sweet and tasty, but anti-freeze is also deadly.”

“The minimum lethal dose of antifreeze for a cat is about 3mls per pound body weight. That equates to a very small amount: about half the contents of a normal-sized syringe. Fast treatment is essential in order to save a pet from serious ethylene glycol poisoning.” – Wamiz

Dr. Clayton Greenway, DVM

discusses the dangers of food

– HealthCareForPets.com

8 “Human Foods”

That Are DANGEROUS to Cats

– The Purring Journal

12 Cat Hazards in Your Home

(& How to Cat-Proof Them)

– The Purring Journal

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A General List of Items Toxic to Cats

This list is by no means inclusive of all things toxic to cats.

milk and dairy products – including cheese and yogurt
dog food
green tomatoes
raw, green potatoes and the plant leaves and stems
coffee, tea and energy drinks
fat trimmings
too may treats
your medicine
currants
citrus and citrus oil extracts

coconut and coconut oil
nuts (walnut, macadamia, etc. – including peanut butter)
mushrooms
cherries
fruit with pits (peach, cherry, avocado, apricot, etc.)
rhubarb leaves
nutmeg
seeds, including apple seeds
hops
chewing gum

moldy foods
mustard seeds
salt and salty snacks
sugar
tobacco
alcohol
chocolate
coffee
caffeine
grapes and raisins
garlic
chives
xylitol
yeast dough

Food Toxic to Cats

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The Top 5 Cat Toxins
Can My Cat Drink Milk?

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7 Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Dog or Cat

News Articles

Is Sorbitol Safe For Cats? – All About Cats
Is the artificial sweetener xylitol poisonous to cats? – PoC
The Dangers Of Chocolate And Xylitol Toxicity In Dogs And Cats – Severna Park Voice
Why is chocolate bad for cats and dogs? – GMA Entertainment
Can Cats Eat Chocolate – 2021 Guide – The Nation Roar
Human Foods That Are Toxic for Cats – TheSprucePets
Six Foods You Should Never Feed To Cats – lifehacker
Pet Talk: Mushroom Poisoning in Dogs And Cats – Idaho Mountain Express

13 human foods that are actually harmful for cats – and some may surprise you – NorthWalesLive
Peanut butter-Xylitol-cats-dogs-toxic – PoC
Human foods to think about avoiding because they are dangerous to cats – PoC
10 Foods You Shouldn’t Give to Your Cat No Matter How Pitifully It Asks – Bright Side
15 Thanksgiving Foods That Are Toxic to Cats – I Love Cats
Infographic: Human Food Poisonous or Safe For Your Cat? – Katzenworld
Surprising Foods You Need to Keep Away From your Cat – The Catnip Times
10 Foods That Are Poisonous to Cats – Times of India

5 types of food cats should never eat – Free Maylasia Today
Human foods could pose serious health risks to your cat – TheSuburban
Mushroom Poisoning in Cats: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment – All About Cats
The Dangers of Mercury Poisoning in Cats: How to Safely Feed Fish to Your Feline – Yahoo.com
25 Food You Should Never Feed Your Cat – I Heart Cats
Toxic Choc – PDSA Warns Pet Owners About The Dangers of Sweet Treats – Katzenworld
Top 10 Foods That Are Toxic to Cats – The Wildest

Household, Car and Cleaning Products Toxic to Cats

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Arsenic Poisoning In Cats: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

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Household Hazards

News Articles

Antifreeze deaths of five cats in Drumlithie investigated – BBC News
Don’t put antifreeze in your outside water fountain for the sake of animals – PoC
Vets issue urgent antifreeze warning to cat owners in Essex – Harwich and Manningtree Standard
Phenol in Household Products is Highly Toxic to Domestic Cats – PoC
List of Categories of Product And Sample of Specific Products Contain Phenol (cabolic acid) – PoC

Consider pet safety when spring cleaning – Finger Lakes Times
Cleaning products linked to children’s asthma but what about cats and dogs? – PoC
Anti-Freeze Poisoning? – How Free State vets saved Babi the cat’s life with a few shots of vodka – IoL
Beware cat dangers – Star Tribune
ASK THE VET: Antifreeze is harmful to pets – Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Are Shower Diffusers Safe For Cats? – PoC

If you live with a cat and you smoke inside you are harming your cat – PoC
Keeping Cats Safe: Antifreeze – Katzenworld
Scotch tape is a household hazard for domestic cats – PoC
Speaking of Pets: Keep these toxic household items away from your cats – Vail Daily
Sanitizers & Disinfectants – Keeping Your Cat Safe From Covid & Toxins – The Rakyat Post

Click Here for Detailed Information About Each of the Following:

• Bleach • Carpet Fresheners • Carpet Shampoo • Essential Oils • Fabric Softener Sheets • Febreze • Grout • Swiffer Wet Jet • Toilet Cleaning Tablets • Vinegar and Water

• Bleach • Carpet Fresheners • Carpet Shampoo • Essential Oils

• Fabric Softener Sheets • Febreze • Grout • Swiffer Wet Jet

• Toilet Cleaning Tablets • Vinegar and Water

Medications, Cosmetics, Essential Oils Toxic to Cats

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News Articles

Can I use over-the-counter drugs for domestic cats? – PoC
Your essential oil diffuser could be poisoning your cat or dog – METRO
Essential oils pose danger to our dogs and cats – Herald-Star
Do fragrances interfere with the human-to-cat relationship and cause health issues? – PoC

Essential Oils And Cats: A Must Read For All Cat Moms And Dads – Cole and Marmalade
Essential Oils… can be harmful to cats and dogs – Fox10 Phoenix
So, your dog (or cat) licked the skincare products off your skin. Is that dangerous? – Miami Herald
Call Center Worker Allegedly Got 200-300 Complaints Daily on Hartz Flea Treatment Killing Pets – PoC

Talking About Pets | Scents that are harmful to pets – The Daytona Beach News-Journal
How To Safely Use Essential Oils Around Cats – Katzenworld
Drug Poisoning in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment – All About Cats
Are Perfumes Toxic to Cats? – PoC

APCC® – Toxic Medications and Cosmetics

Click Here for Detailed Information About Each of the Following:

• Adderall • Petroleum Jelly • Aspirin • Baby Aspirin • Avon Skin So Soft • Face Wash • Breath Fresheners • Grapeseed Oil • Ibuprofen • Sorbitol • Naproxen • Kaopectate • Pepto Bismol • Mosquito Repellent • Bar Soap • Pseudoephedrine (and other nasal decongestants) • Topical Creams/Ointments • Cigarettes and Nicotine Patches

Other Items Toxic to Cats

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