Pet Poison Lookup Database

Instantly check whether a food, plant, medication or household chemical is safe or toxic to dogs and cats. Includes severity, symptoms, and what to do next — plus 24/7 poison-hotline numbers.

If your pet just ingested something:

ASPCA: +1 (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline: +1 (855) 764-7661 (fees apply, 24/7).

Grapes / raisins
deadly
Food

Symptoms: Vomiting, lethargy, acute kidney failure within 24–72 h

What to do: Emergency vet immediately — no safe dose exists.

Xylitol
deadly
Food additive

Symptoms: Hypoglycemia within 30 min, liver failure within 24 h

What to do: Emergency vet NOW. Found in sugar-free gum, peanut butter, toothpaste.

Ibuprofen (Advil)
deadly
Human medication

Symptoms: Vomiting, GI ulcers, kidney failure

What to do: Emergency vet — even one pill can be fatal to a cat.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
deadly
Human medication

Symptoms: Brown gums, difficulty breathing, liver failure

What to do: Emergency vet. Cats lack the enzyme to metabolize it.

Antifreeze (ethylene glycol)
deadly
Household chemical

Symptoms: Drunken gait, then kidney failure within 24–72 h

What to do: Emergency vet within 3 hours — antidote is time-critical.

Lily (Easter, Tiger, Asiatic)
deadly
Plant

Symptoms: Vomiting, lethargy, kidney failure within 24–72 h

What to do: Emergency vet — even pollen or vase water can kill a cat.

Sago palm
deadly
Plant

Symptoms: Vomiting, dark stool, liver failure

What to do: Emergency vet — 50%+ mortality even with treatment.

Rodenticide
deadly
Poison bait

Symptoms: Bleeding, weakness, seizures (varies by type)

What to do: Emergency vet — bring packaging so vet identifies active ingredient.

Sugarless gum (any Xylitol)
deadly
Food

Symptoms: See Xylitol above

What to do: Emergency vet immediately.

Chocolate
toxic
Food

Symptoms: Vomiting, hyperactivity, tremors, arrhythmia

What to do: Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435). Dark & baker's chocolate most dangerous.

Onion / garlic / chives
toxic
Food

Symptoms: Weakness, pale gums, dark urine (hemolytic anemia)

What to do: Call vet — cats far more sensitive than dogs.

Macadamia nuts
toxic
Food

Symptoms: Weakness in hind legs, tremors, hyperthermia

What to do: Usually self-limits in 24–48 h but call vet.

Marijuana / THC
toxic
Recreational

Symptoms: Wobbly gait, dilated pupils, urine dribbling

What to do: Vet — recovery usually 12–24 h; edibles with chocolate/xylitol more dangerous.

Caffeine
toxic
Food

Symptoms: Restlessness, arrhythmia, seizures

What to do: Vet if a coffee grounds / tea / caffeine pill ingestion.

Bleach (concentrated)
toxic
Household chemical

Symptoms: Drooling, oral ulcers, vomiting

What to do: Rinse mouth with water/milk — do NOT induce vomiting. Call poison control.

Educational only. This tool does not diagnose disease or replace veterinary care. For any emergency call your vet or a 24/7 animal poison control line immediately.
Not medical advice. This tool provides general guidance based on common veterinary formulas. Always consult your veterinarian for medical decisions about your pet.

Examples

  • ChocolateTOXIC — dark and baker's most dangerous
  • LilyDEADLY for cats — even pollen or vase water
  • XylitolDEADLY — hypoglycemia within 30 min

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