Poisonous Foods

Toxic Plants 

Hazardous Household Items  

Unsafe Toys

Handling Pet Emergencies

COMMON HOUSEHOLD POISONS

Less than one regular strength acetaminophen tablet (325mg) can be dangerous to a cat weighing 7 pounds.

Common Cat Toxicities in the Home

As little as one teaspoon of antifreeze can be deadly to a cat; less than one tablespoon can be deadly to a 10-pound dog

Pet Poison Guide: Your cat  just ate a branch off a back yard shrub, some aspirin that rolled under the sink, or heaven forbid chocolate! Easter lilies and certain palms can be fatal to your little feline. Considering cats' propensity to chew on plants, all cat owners need to study this site before accidents occur and poison proof the home. When in doubt PLEASE call the vet immediately! 

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Chocolate and Coffee grounds: Did you know chocolate and coffee grounds are poisonous for our cats and dogs? The active ingredient in chocolate, the thing that makes it toxic for cats, is called theobromine. The smaller the cat the less is required for a toxic reaction to result. Don't leave the Godiva chocolates open on the nightstand when you go to sleep and don't dump in an accessible area the morning coffee grounds (in my case the midnight coffee grounds).

Cats are a lot like small children. Certain toys pose a hazard to babies and kitties alike. Think before your purchases. Then double check the item a second time. Pet suppliers are not required to put warning labels on toys as human toy suppliers must do. Even some of those fun cute little mice are a problem because their eyes are actually imbedded tacks. Cats also have barbs on their tongues (you know that raspy rough tongue!) which prevent them from hacking up dangerous swallowed materials such as string and yarn. 

Hazardous Toys:

After searching high and low I have complied the following information. This is a serious issue, especially for cat owners who also love plants. Be aware of dangerous plants and keep them out of your cat's reach. Some pets may have specific allergies to plants you won't find listed anywhere as toxic. 

My cats reduced their grazing of undesirable plants after I began providing them with wheat grass plants. You may wish to give it a try. Large pet stores and plant nurseries (where it's cheaper) usually carry it.

Visit http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants-non-toxic.html for a listing of non-toxic houseplants provided by The National Animal Poison Control Center. There are so many non-toxic plants that you can safely possess a jungle home for your felines.