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.
ASPCA: +1 (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline: +1 (855) 764-7661 (fees apply, 24/7).
Symptoms: Vomiting, lethargy, acute kidney failure within 24–72 h
What to do: Emergency vet immediately — no safe dose exists.
Symptoms: Hypoglycemia within 30 min, liver failure within 24 h
What to do: Emergency vet NOW. Found in sugar-free gum, peanut butter, toothpaste.
Symptoms: Vomiting, GI ulcers, kidney failure
What to do: Emergency vet — even one pill can be fatal to a cat.
Symptoms: Brown gums, difficulty breathing, liver failure
What to do: Emergency vet. Cats lack the enzyme to metabolize it.
Symptoms: Drunken gait, then kidney failure within 24–72 h
What to do: Emergency vet within 3 hours — antidote is time-critical.
Symptoms: Vomiting, lethargy, kidney failure within 24–72 h
What to do: Emergency vet — even pollen or vase water can kill a cat.
Symptoms: Vomiting, dark stool, liver failure
What to do: Emergency vet — 50%+ mortality even with treatment.
Symptoms: Bleeding, weakness, seizures (varies by type)
What to do: Emergency vet — bring packaging so vet identifies active ingredient.
Symptoms: See Xylitol above
What to do: Emergency vet immediately.
Symptoms: Vomiting, hyperactivity, tremors, arrhythmia
What to do: Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435). Dark & baker's chocolate most dangerous.
Symptoms: Weakness, pale gums, dark urine (hemolytic anemia)
What to do: Call vet — cats far more sensitive than dogs.
Symptoms: Weakness in hind legs, tremors, hyperthermia
What to do: Usually self-limits in 24–48 h but call vet.
Symptoms: Wobbly gait, dilated pupils, urine dribbling
What to do: Vet — recovery usually 12–24 h; edibles with chocolate/xylitol more dangerous.
Symptoms: Restlessness, arrhythmia, seizures
What to do: Vet if a coffee grounds / tea / caffeine pill ingestion.
Symptoms: Drooling, oral ulcers, vomiting
What to do: Rinse mouth with water/milk — do NOT induce vomiting. Call poison control.
Examples
- ChocolateTOXIC — dark and baker's most dangerous
- LilyDEADLY for cats — even pollen or vase water
- XylitolDEADLY — hypoglycemia within 30 min