And because the medication that kills heartworms in
dogs is toxic to cats, there is currently no approved treatment available for cats with heartworm disease.
Additionally, a great number of flea control
products are toxic to cats, but, despite them being clearly labeled for dog use only, wind up sending cats to the hospital.
Birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy medications for human women can
be toxic to cats at high enough doses.
While dogs tend to be most commonly affected largely due to their eating habits, chocolate can
indeed be toxic to cats, as well as other pets.
Though less well - known, chocolate can
also be toxic to cats, leading to diarrhea, vomiting, blood pressure drop, breathing troubles, and even heart failure.
Labelling toxic products: clearly label flowers, plants and household products that
are toxic to cats so cat owners know which to avoid 9.
There are several product categories that lend themselves well to green marketing in the cat department: Litter & Pan Liners Clumping clay litters are often strip - mined and can
be toxic to cats if ingested.
Easter Treats and Decorations Keep lilies and candy in check — chocolate
goodies are toxic to cats and dogs, and all true lilies can be fatal if ingested by cats.
There is some debate over whether
xylitol is toxic to cats, but according to the ASPCA, it can prompt a sudden release of insulin in cats, resulting in low blood sugar, a condition known as hypoglycemia.
Many other varieties of the lily family, including tiger, day, rubrum, stargazer, and Japanese
show are toxic to cats and can cause kidney failure within 72 hours.
Some over-the-counter products contain pyrethrins or permethrins, which can
be toxic to cats causing drooling, vomiting, and shaking.
Feeding your cat too many treats between mealtimes can also lead to rapid weight gain, while fatty scraps of meat and other human foods will not only cause your cat's body fat mass to increase, but could
potentially be toxic to your cat and can lead to other serious health problems.
Toilet bowl detergents and disinfectants that we use to maintain the cleanliness of our
toilets are toxic to cats, and bacteria that tend to proliferate in toilet bowls can be very harmful to cats.