Aspirin, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, has beneficial effects including anti-platelet, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. - Read more

Ethylene Glycol Poisoning in Cats. Antifreeze poisoning is one of the most common forms of poisoning in small animals, and this is because it is so commonly found in households. Antifreeze poisoning typically happens when antifreeze drips from a car’s radiator, where it is then licked off the ground and ingested by an animal. - Read more

An anticoagulant is any agent that prevents coagulation, or clotting, of the blood. Anticoagulants are commonly used in rat & mouse poisons, & are one of the most commonly used household poisons, accounting for a large number of accidental poisoning in cats. When ingested by an animal, anticoagulants block the synthesis of vitamin K, an essential component for normal blood clotting. The result is spontaneous & uncontrolled bleeding. - Read more

Rodenticide Toxicity. An anticoagulant is any agent that prevents coagulation of the blood. Anticoagulants are commonly used in rat & mouse poisons, & are one of the most commonly used household poisons, accounting for a large number of accidental poisoning in cats. When ingested by an animal, anticoagulants block the synthesis of vitamin K, an essential component for normal blood clotting. The result is spontaneous & uncontrolled bleeding. - Read more

Plants poisonous to cats can be fatal and should be kept out of your home. Choose safe and non-toxic plants. - Read more

When you introduce house plants into your home, you must research them carefully. Many house plants, though beautiful to look at, are poisonous to cats, dogs, and even people. There are over one-hundred different house plants that are poisonous to cats, but this article covers only seven of the most commonly grown. - Read more

There are many plants toxic to cats, however a cat's natural instinct will usually prevent it from chewing on them, occasionally though a cat may sample a toxic leaf or stem. - Read more

Toxic Foods and Plants for Cats Cat Topics There are various foods that are toxic to cats. Unfortunately, there are many we are not often aware of that are ... - Read more

When preparing your home for your new feline companion you should consider removing the items of sentimental value because as we all know cats can jump pretty high. But when it comes to making your home cat-proof another thing that you should consider is the plants that might be dangerous to your cat. While you might think not much harm can come to your cat from nibbling on a plant, think again as cats can become quite ill if they ingest a plant they are not supposed to. - Read more

The Easter lily is as common in many spring homes as chocolate bunnies & jelly beans. But did you know this popular flower is toxic to your cat? - Read more

You’re probably aware that some plants can be toxic to animals. But do you know which ones? And do you know what happens when an animal eats these plants? - Read more

Iron is the most abundant trace mineral in the body and is an essential element in most biological systems. Excessive iron causes metabolic acidosis through several mechanisms. - Read more

Cats are sensitive to many toxic agents, sometimes in ways unique to their species. - Read more

Cats most commonly receive toxic amounts of acetaminophen when owners medicate them without consulting a veterinarian. They also consume tablets that are dropped on the floor or left lying around. Prompt treatment is the key to survival. - Read more

The most common way cats are bitten by Black Widow spiders is when they are curious & invade a nest. Both the male & female spiders are poisonous but only the female is large enough & has enough venom to affect a cat. - Read more

The brown recluse spider is common throughout the United States. They tend to hide in dark, secluded areas & usually only bite when they feel they are threatened or their area is invaded. Bites often occur when spider is trapped in bedding. - Read more

Carbamates & organophosphates are chemicals found in flea collars, fly, ant & roach baits as well as topical flea products. As with any insecticide, overexposure or misuse of the chemical can result in toxicity. - Read more

Estrogen toxicity is a condition in which a group of estrogen compounds (female hormones), either produced in excess within the body or administered from the outside, become poisonous to the body. - Read more

Ethanol is an alcohol that is used commonly as a solvent in medications & is the major ingredient of alcoholic beverages. Toxicity occurs when an excessive amount of ethanol is ingested & can cause a wide variety of signs, including death. - Read more

Gasoline & other petroleum products are not among the top animal poisons, but they can cause illness if ingested or exposed to the skin. The most common products associated with illness include motor oil, gasoline, kerosene, propane & diesel. - Read more