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

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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. 

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Common Cat Toxins:

• Lilies (Easter lilies, tiger lilies, Stargazer lilies and Daylilies)
• Onion, garlic, chive, leeks, scallion
• Chocolate
• Vitamin D3 
• Flea & tick meds
• Human meds
  • Both over the counter, antidepressants and NSAIDs. 
• Household cleaners
  • Bleach, drain cleaner, essential oils 
• Lawn and garden products
  • Insecticides and rodenticides 
• Scented litter

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If you think your kitty may have gotten into something toxic, contact us, your nearest emergency veterinarian or the ASPCA poison control center immediately. 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. 

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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.

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Always at Their Service,

BLVD Cat

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