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CAT FACTS: COMMON FOODS AND ITEMS TOXIC TO CATS
PLEASE CONSULT PARTIAL LISTING OF POISONOUS PLANTS FROM ASPCA POISON CONTROL CENTER WHICH FOLLOWS.

The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center was established in 1978 and is the premier animal poison control center in North America. Located in Urbana, Illinois, this facility is staffed by 25 vets, including 5 board-certified veterinary toxicologists and 10 certified vet techs. This specially trained staff provides assistance to pet owners and specific analysis and treatment recommendations to vets pertaining to toxic chemicals, dangerous plants, products or substances 24 hours daily, 7 days per week. To reach ASPCA Poison Control Center call 1-888-426-4435. For more information visit www.apcc.aspca.org.

Onions can cause hemolytic anemia in cats, even in small amounts (i.e. Ľ of a chopped onion)

Garlic will produce similar toxicity problems.

Many plants are toxic to cats, notably Easter lilies and several other types of lilies. Poinsettas have only mild toxicity, contrary to current opinion.

Plants that have been reported to cause severe problems with oral ulcers or pharyngeal inflammation include dieffenbachia (dumbcane), philodendron and elephant ears (colocasia).

Mistletoe, castor beans, aloe vera and English ivy are said to cause gastrointestinal discomfort and problems. This is also true of daffodil and iris bulbs.

Products containing phenol (such as Lysol and Pine-Sol), with sufficient exposure can cause local irritation of the skin or softer mucosal tissues of the mouth or digestive tract and liver toxicity may also occur.

Moth balls (naphthalene) is quite toxic and will produce toxic fumes if placed in a vacuum bag.

Mouse poison (such as Decon) can cause a toxic poisoning of a cat if the cat eats part or all of a poisoned mouse.

Rat poisons are toxic and usually cause bleeding, either internally or externally, which can occur as long as 3-5 days after ingestion.

PRODUCTS USED BY PROFESSIONAL EXTERMINATORS ARE OFTEN HIGHLY TOXIC TO CATS. Prior to administration be sure to ask for the exact Product to be used and obtain the ingredients from the label. Give this information To your vet and request specific information regarding the product.

Aspirin or Acetaminophen: Do not give any cat a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication without consulting your vet first. Acetaminophen is toxic to cats, aspirin is extraordinarily easy to overdose in cats. The half-life of an aspirin in a cat is 72 hours (3 days!).