Products used for cleaning including bleach, concentrated washing liquids/powders, disinfectants, polish and sprays.
Personal hygiene products including creams, deodorants and perfume.
Beauty products such as nail polish and remover, hair dye and suntan lotion.
Beauty products such as nail polish and remover, hair dye and suntan lotion.
Medicinal products for humans including antidepressants, aspirin, laxatives and paracetamol, which is actually very dangerous for cats.
Products used for decorating the house such as paint, paint remover, varnish, wood preservatives and white spirit.
Vehicle supplies including antifreeze, brake fluid, de-icers, petrol and screen washes.
There are many other things around the house that can be poisonous for your pet so it is important to be as vigilant as possible and aware of what you are leaving out.
Pesticides such as insect killers (insecticides), slug pellets (molluscicides) and rat/mouse killers (rodenticides); when it comes to pesticides, rodenticides are the most common cause of poisoning in cats.
Plants
There are quite a few plants (both indoor and outdoor) that can be toxic or harmful to cats if ingested. One of the most well-known plants that poses a danger to cats is the common lily; not only are the leaves of a lily highly toxic but also the flowers and pollen.
Some houseplants can also be poisonous for cats, which can be a particular problem for an indoor cat. Most cats that go outside will nibble on grass or foliage but not on plants or flowers. However, if an indoor cat does not have anything like this to nibble on, then they may start to try and nibble on your indoor plants. To be safe research what houseplants are safe for cats.
Treatment products for dog fleas
Many spot-on preparations for dog flea treatments contain the chemical permethrin which is toxic to cats. If you are de-fleaing your dog and you also have a cat then please be hyper-aware that you either a) find a flea treatment that does not contain a spot-on preparation that contains permethrin or b) make sure that your cat is kept well away and apart from your dog whilst your dog is being treated.
