Is It Toxic to Cats?

Chocolate is toxic to cats, though cats are less likely to eat it voluntarily due to their inability to taste sweetness. However, if a cat does ingest…

Onions and garlic are highly toxic to cats — even more so than to dogs. Cats are extremely sensitive to the thiosulfates in Allium plants, and ingesti…

Xylitol appears to be less toxic to cats than to dogs based on current evidence, but it can still cause hypoglycemia and should be treated as a potent…

Many essential oils are toxic to cats because cats lack the liver enzyme (glucuronosyltransferase) needed to metabolize terpenes and phenolic compound…

Lilies are EXTREMELY toxic to cats — all parts of the plant (petals, leaves, stem, pollen, and even the water in the vase) can cause irreversible kidn…

Pothos contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause immediate, severe pain and irritation in a cat's mouth, tongue, and throat when chewed. …

Aloe vera contains saponins and anthraquinones that are toxic to cats when ingested. While topical aloe gel is sometimes used on cats' skin, chewing o…

Sago palms are extremely toxic to cats, just as they are to dogs. All parts of the plant contain cycasin, which causes severe liver failure. The seeds…

Tulips and daffodils contain toxic alkaloids (tulipalin A and lycorine) concentrated in the bulbs. Chewing on any part of the plant causes intense gas…

Azaleas and rhododendrons contain grayanotoxins that are toxic to cats. Ingestion of even a few leaves can cause vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and in …

Permethrin-based flea and tick products designed for DOGS are EXTREMELY toxic to cats. Even skin contact with a dog that has been treated can poison a…

Antifreeze is as lethal to cats as it is to dogs — even a few laps of spilled antifreeze can cause fatal kidney failure. Cats are attracted to the swe…

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is EXTREMELY toxic to cats — even a single regular-strength tablet (325 mg) can be fatal. Cats are uniquely susceptible becaus…

Ibuprofen is highly toxic to cats and can cause stomach ulcers, kidney failure, and central nervous system damage. Cats are even more sensitive to ibu…

Marijuana is toxic to cats, and cats are more sensitive to THC than dogs or humans. Ingestion of cannabis plant material, edibles, or exposure to seco…