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Garlic and Onion Toxicity in Cats

Foods from the onion family are highly toxic to cats.

Cats and Essential Oils: Are They Safe Together?

Essential oils are strong, concentrated substances, and they can have detrimental effects in cats. Learn more here.

Second-Hand Smoke and Cats

Quitting smoking is hard, but it's important for your health and that of your cat.

Mouse Poison Ingestion in Cats

Cats might be poisoned by mouse poison directly or by eating an affected rodent. Learn more here.

Is Tea Tree Oil a Safe and Effective Flea Treatment for Cats?

Learn why you should not use tea tree oil on or near cats.

Quiz - Do You Know Which Human Foods Are Bad for Cats?

This quiz can help you determine whether you're aware of human foods that can cause problems for cats.

Oleander Poisoning in Cats

Cats that chew on oleander plants can develop severe toxicity. Find out why oleander is toxic to cats.

Tylenol Toxicity in Cats

Never give Tylenol or acetaminophen-containing medications to your cat. Learn why, along with the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Tylenol toxicity in cats.

Human Medications That Are Dangerous to Cats

Cats aren't people, and some human medications are poisonous to cats. Learn some of the common human drugs that are toxic to cats.

Top 10 Cat Toxins of 2016 - Slideshow

Find out what the top 10 substances that triggered calls to the ASPCA poison control hotline in 2016 concerned. Know what products and items to keep away from your cat.

Sago Palms Can Be Lethal to Cats

Sago palms, used in landscaping and as houseplants, are extremely toxic to cats. Find out what you need to know about sago palm poisoning in cats here.

Warning: Topical Medications Containing Flurbiprofen May Be Dangerous to Cats

Flurbiprofen is an NSAID used in some prescription muscle pain relievers for humans. There have been reports of cats dying from exposure to it. Read more here.

Easter Lilies: A Holiday Hazard for Cats

Easter lily toxicity is a holiday danger for cats. Easter lilies are extremely poisonous when cats eat even a small amount of any part of them.

Cats and Chocolate: Why Is Chocolate Bad for Cats?

Many people know that chocolate is not good for dogs. Is chocolate bad for cats, too? Find out about chocolate toxicity in cats.

Foods Toxic to Cats - Slideshow

Can cats eat tuna? Are grapes bad for cats? Find a list of foods bad for cats here and know which human foods are toxic foods for cats.

Mushroom Toxicity in Cats

There are countless varieties of mushrooms, and many of them have been associated with toxicity in cats. In this article, we will give you some examples of mushrooms to avoid.

Non Poisonous Plants For Cats

A comprehensive list of non-toxic plants for cats.

List of Plants Poisonous to Cats

A list of toxic plants for cats.

Vitamin A Toxicity in Cats

Too much liver in a cat's diet can cause hypervitaminosis A or vitamin A toxicity. Learn about the effects of vitamin A toxicity and how it can be avoided.

Common Plants Poisonous to Cats

A list of common plants that are poisonous to cats if ingested.

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