Lilies:
Plants in the Ilium species, such as Easter, Tiger and Asiatic lilies, cause kidney failure in cats.
Household cleaners:
Most general purpose cleaners ( Windex, Formula 409) are fairly safe, but concentrated
products like toilet bowl or drain cleaners can cause chemical burns.
Flea and tick spot on products for dogs:
Those that are pyrethroid based ( Zodiac, K9 Advantix, Sergeant's etc.) cause tremors
and seizures and can be deadly to cats.
Antidepressant:
Cymbalta and Effexor. Cats seem strangely drawn to these medications.
Beware ingestion can cause severe neurological and cardiac effects.
NSAIDS:
Cats are even more sensitive than dogs to drugs like ibuprofen and naproxen.
Prescription ADD/ADHD Medications:
These amphetamines such as Adderall, Concerta, Dexedrine and Vyvanse can cause tremors, seizures, cardiac problems and death.
Over the counter cough, cold and allergy medications:
Those that contain acetaminophen (Tylenol) are particularly toxic, as they damage
red blood cells and cause liver failure.
Plants containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals:
Common houseplants like the peace lilly, philodendron and pothos can cause
oral/upper GI irritation, foaming at the mouth and inflammation when ingested but severe symptoms are uncommon.
Household insecticides:
Most household sprays and powders are fairly safe, but it is best to keep
curious kitties away until the products have dried or settled.
Glow stick and glow jewelry:
These irresistible toys contain a chemical called dibutyl phthalate.
When it contacts the mouth, pain and excessive foaming occurs, but the signs quickly resolve
when the cat eats food or drinks water
No comments:
Post a Comment