Keep Away From Your Cat: Common Feline Poisons
Cats are highly sensitive to substances that are harmless to many other pets. If you suspect your cat has been exposed, call a poison hotline or your vet immediately. Do not wait for symptoms.
- Lilies highly toxic, even the pollen or vase water, can cause fatal kidney failure
- Antifreeze / ethylene glycol sweet-tasting and deadly in tiny amounts
- Acetaminophen / Tylenol deadly to cats, never give human pain relievers
- Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs cause kidney damage and ulcers
- Essential oils tea tree, eucalyptus, citrus, and others are toxic to cats
- Onions and garlic damage red blood cells, including powders and cooked forms
- Household cleaners bleach, disinfectants, and concentrated cleaners
- Rodenticides rat and mouse baits, also dangerous if your cat eats a poisoned rodent
ASPCA Animal Poison Control: 888-426-4435 • Pet Poison Helpline: 855-764-7661