Common household items that are toxic to cats

Many common items that can be found in most homes are toxic to cats. Below is a list of some of those items.

acetaminophen acetone ant/bug traps and baits anti-flea foggers antifreeze antihistamines anti-rust agents antiseptics aspirin automobile batteries automotive coolant bath oil bleach boric acid brake fluid carburetor cleaner chocolate cleaning products cockroach poison or bait dandruff shampoo de-icers deodorants deodorizers detergents diet pills disinfectants drain cleaners dry-cleaning fluid dyes fertilizers fire-extinguisher foam fireworks flea spray, powder or shampoo fuels fungicides furniture polish gasoline hair coloring heart pills herbicides ibuprofen insecticides insect repellents kerosene lamp oil laxatives lead lead-based ceramics and paint lighter fluid liniments		lye matches medications metal polish mineral spirits mothballs moth repellents motor oil nail polish nail polish remover onions pain relievers paint paint remover pastels (art crayons) perfume permanent-wave lotion photographic developers pine-based cleaners pine-oil products plant food rat/rodent poisons road salt rubbing alcohol rust remover shoe dye shoe polish sleeping pills snail or slug bait soaps solder solvents stain removers swimming-pool chemicals suntan lotion with cocoa butter turpentine weed killers windshield-washer fluid wood preservatives Common signs of household poisoning are: convulsions diarrhea abdominal pain pale gums / tongue swollen tongue refusal of food continual vomiting
What To Do: IMMEDIATELY CONTACT YOUR VETERINARIAN!
Automotive anti-freeze, insecticides, and certain plants can all poison cats. Unfortunately, poisoning is difficult to diagnose unless you witnessed the incident. If possible, bring a sample of the poison to the vet. In any event, wrap the cat in a towel or blanket to fight off shock, and rush the cat to the vet.

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