Medications hazards for pets

184 items checked — human medications — painkillers, antibiotics, supplements. Quick verdicts, warning signs, and exactly when to call the vet.

🐶 Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Paracetamol)☠️ ToxicNo. Acetaminophen damages a dog’s liver and red blood cells — never give it without veterinary d 🐱 Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Paracetamol)☠️ ToxicNo. Acetaminophen is one of the deadliest human medicines for cats — a single regular-strength t 🐶 Albuterol Inhalers (Ventolin, ProAir)⚠️ Only With Vet OKOnly with a prescription. Albuterol is used in dogs under veterinary direction, but a bitten inh 🐱 Albuterol Inhalers (Ventolin, ProAir)🚫 Not SafeNo. A cat that bites an albuterol inhaler can absorb the whole canister at once — that kind of e 🐶 Allopurinol (Zyloprim)⚠️ Only With Vet OKOnly with a prescription. Allopurinol is genuinely used in dogs under veterinary care, but human 🐱 Allopurinol (Zyloprim)🚫 Not SafeNo. A human allopurinol tablet is not safe for cats to eat — accidental doses can cause vomiting 🐶 Alprazolam (Xanax)☠️ ToxicNo. Alprazolam is toxic to dogs and can cause deep sedation, breathing trouble, or paradoxical a 🐱 Alprazolam (Xanax)☠️ ToxicNo. Alprazolam is dangerous for cats and can cause profound sedation or paradoxical excitement —🐶 Amitriptyline (Elavil)☠️ ToxicNo. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that can cause heart-rhythm problems, seizures, 🐱 Amitriptyline (Elavil)☠️ ToxicNo. Cats are very sensitive to amitriptyline’s effects on the heart and nervous system — treat a 🐶 Amlodipine (Norvasc)🚫 Not SafeA single tablet is often manageable, but amlodipine can cause dangerous low blood pressure — cal 🐱 Amlodipine (Norvasc)☠️ ToxicYes, dangerous — amlodipine can crash a cat’s blood pressure — any ingestion needs immediate vet 🐶 Amoxicillin🚫 Not SafeProbably not an emergency, but not harmless either — swallowed amoxicillin usually causes vomiti 🐱 Amoxicillin🚫 Not SafeA swallowed amoxicillin pill is rarely deadly for a cat, but it can cause real stomach upset — t 🐶 Amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin)🚫 Not SafeSwallowed Augmentin usually means an upset stomach for a dog rather than a crisis, but large dos 🐱 Amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin)🚫 Not SafeAugmentin is not deadly for cats in a typical accidental dose, but it can cause vomiting and app 🐶 Amphetamine salts (Adderall)☠️ ToxicNo. Adderall is highly dangerous to dogs — even one tablet can cause seizures, overheating, and 🐱 Amphetamine salts (Adderall)☠️ ToxicNo. Adderall can be fatal to cats even in tiny amounts — any suspected ingestion requires an imm 🐶 Aspirin🚫 Not SafeNot on your own. Aspirin can cause stomach ulcers and bleeding in dogs and should only ever be u 🐱 Aspirin☠️ ToxicNo. Cats process aspirin extremely slowly, so it builds up in their body — aspirin can be genuin 🐶 Atenolol (Tenormin)🚫 Not SafeA single tablet is often tolerable, but atenolol can dangerously slow a dog’s heart — call your 🐱 Atenolol (Tenormin)☠️ ToxicYes, a real risk — atenolol can slow a cat’s heart to dangerous levels — treat any ingestion as 🐶 Atorvastatin (Lipitor)🚫 Not SafeUsually mild, but atorvastatin can upset a dog’s stomach, and very large ingestions strain muscl 🐱 Atorvastatin (Lipitor)🚫 Not SafeUsually not an emergency, but atorvastatin can cause stomach upset in cats, and uncertain amount 🐶 Azithromycin (Zithromax)🚫 Not SafeSwallowed azithromycin usually just upsets a dog’s stomach — unlikely to be deadly, but report i 🐱 Azithromycin (Zithromax)🚫 Not SafeAzithromycin is not highly toxic to cats, but a swallowed human dose can cause nausea and appeti 🐶 Benzocaine gels (Orajel)🚫 Not SafeA small lick of benzocaine gel usually causes mild stomach upset in dogs, but larger amounts can 🐱 Benzocaine gels (Orajel)☠️ ToxicNo. Benzocaine is critically dangerous to cats — it can stop red blood cells from carrying oxyge 🐶 Blood Thinners (Eliquis, Xarelto)☠️ ToxicNo. Eliquis and Xarelto can cause serious, hard-to-stop bleeding in dogs — a swallowed tablet is 🐱 Blood Thinners (Eliquis, Xarelto)☠️ ToxicNo. Eliquis and Xarelto can trigger severe internal bleeding in cats, and signs can be delayed f 🐶 Bupropion (Wellbutrin)☠️ ToxicNo. Bupropion can trigger seizures in dogs even at small exposures — treat any swallowed tablet 🐱 Bupropion (Wellbutrin)☠️ ToxicNo. Bupropion can cause seizures and severe agitation in cats even at small doses — any ingestio 🐶 Buspirone (Buspar)🚫 Not SafeNo. A dog that eats buspirone meant for a person can become heavily sedated or agitated and need 🐱 Buspirone (Buspar)⚠️ Only With Vet OKOnly with a prescription. Buspirone is genuinely prescribed for feline anxiety, but human tablet 🐶 Calcium + vitamin D supplements🚫 Not SafeCalcium supplements can seriously sicken a dog in large amounts, and vitamin-D-fortified formula 🐱 Calcium + vitamin D supplements🚫 Not SafeCalcium supplements are not safe for cats to self-dose — large amounts cause illness, and vitami 🐶 Celecoxib (Celebrex)☠️ ToxicNo. Celecoxib is a human NSAID, and a swallowed capsule can cause stomach ulcers and kidney dama 🐱 Celecoxib (Celebrex)☠️ ToxicNo. Celecoxib is dangerous for cats, which are among the most NSAID-sensitive animals — any inge 🐶 Cephalexin (Keflex)🚫 Not SafeA dog that eats cephalexin will most likely get an upset stomach — not usually deadly, but alway 🐱 Cephalexin (Keflex)🚫 Not SafeCephalexin is fairly low in toxicity for cats, but a swallowed human capsule can still cause vom 🐶 Cetirizine (Zyrtec)⚠️ Only With Vet OKPlain cetirizine is usually tolerated by dogs, and vets sometimes recommend it — but confirm the 🐱 Cetirizine (Zyrtec)⚠️ Only With Vet OKA single plain cetirizine tablet is usually not dangerous for a cat, but never self-dose a cat —🐶 Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)🚫 Not SafeA dog that eats Cipro will most likely get an upset stomach — low lethality, but worth a call, a 🐱 Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)🚫 Not SafeCipro is not usually deadly for a cat, but a swallowed human tablet can cause vomiting and food 🐶 Clonazepam (Klonopin)☠️ ToxicNo. Clonazepam is a potent benzodiazepine that can dangerously sedate a dog for hours — treat an 🐱 Clonazepam (Klonopin)☠️ ToxicNo. Clonazepam can cause dangerous sedation and has been linked to liver failure in cats — any i 🐶 Clotrimazole cream (Lotrimin)🚫 Not SafeClotrimazole cream is only mildly toxic to dogs — licking it usually means stomach upset, but co 🐱 Clotrimazole cream (Lotrimin)🚫 Not SafeClotrimazole cream is mildly toxic to cats — a lick causes stomach upset, but cats groom off any 🐶 Codeine☠️ ToxicNo. Codeine is an opioid that can dangerously depress breathing and consciousness in dogs — trea 🐱 Codeine☠️ ToxicNo. Cats are extremely sensitive to opioids, and codeine can cause severe sedation and breathing 🐶 Colchicine☠️ ToxicNo. Colchicine has a very narrow safety margin — even a small number of tablets can be fatal to 🐱 Colchicine☠️ ToxicNo. Colchicine is among the most dangerous human medications a cat can swallow — very small amou 🐶 Cough drops (menthol)🚫 Not SafeOne cough drop usually means mild stomach upset for a dog, but xylitol-sweetened drops are an em 🐱 Cough drops (menthol)🚫 Not SafeCough drops are irritating rather than poisonous to cats, but licked menthol causes drooling and 🐶 Cough syrup (Dextromethorphan, e.g. Robitussin DM)🚫 Not SafeNo. Dextromethorphan cough syrup is not safe for dogs — overdose causes agitation and seizures, 🐱 Cough syrup (Dextromethorphan, e.g. Robitussin DM)🚫 Not SafeNo. Cats are highly sensitive to dextromethorphan cough syrup, and combo formulas may contain ac 🐶 Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)☠️ ToxicNo. Cyclobenzaprine can cause severe sedation, seizures, and heart rhythm problems in dogs — tre 🐱 Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)☠️ ToxicNo. Cyclobenzaprine is dangerous for cats — it can cause profound sedation, seizures, and heart 🐶 Dexamethasone🚫 Not SafeNot for home use. Dexamethasone is a potent steroid — a swallowed tablet is unlikely to kill a d 🐱 Dexamethasone🚫 Not SafeA swallowed dexamethasone tablet is unlikely to be fatal for a cat on its own, but this is a pot 🐶 Diclofenac gel (Voltaren)☠️ ToxicNo. Diclofenac gel is a strong NSAID, and licking it off skin or chewing a tube can seriously po 🐱 Diclofenac gel (Voltaren)☠️ ToxicNo. Diclofenac gel is especially lethal to cats, which can be poisoned just by grooming it off a 🐶 Digoxin (Lanoxin)☠️ ToxicNo. Digoxin has a narrow safety margin and can cause fatal heart rhythm disturbances in dogs — a 🐱 Digoxin (Lanoxin)☠️ ToxicNo. Digoxin can cause deadly arrhythmias and organ injury in cats — any exposure outside a presc 🐶 Dilating Eye Drops (Atropine, Cyclopentolate)🚫 Not SafeNo. Dilating drops licked by a dog can widen its pupils for many hours and upset its stomach — c 🐱 Dilating Eye Drops (Atropine, Cyclopentolate)🚫 Not SafeNo. A licked dilating drop can leave a cat with dilated pupils and stomach upset for hours — cal 🐶 Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)⚠️ Only With Vet OKOften yes — plain Benadryl is one of the few human medicines vets commonly direct dog owners to 🐱 Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)⚠️ Only With Vet OKVets do use Benadryl in cats, but never self-dose a cat without guidance — cats react unpredicta 🐶 Doxycycline🚫 Not SafeSwallowed doxycycline is rarely deadly for a dog, but it can cause real stomach and esophagus ir 🐱 Doxycycline🚫 Not SafeDoxycycline is not usually deadly for a cat, but it is hard on the esophagus — a swallowed human 🐶 Duloxetine (Cymbalta)☠️ ToxicNo. Duloxetine can cause life-threatening serotonin syndrome in dogs — a chewed capsule bottle i 🐱 Duloxetine (Cymbalta)☠️ ToxicNo. Duloxetine is dangerous for cats — a swallowed capsule can cause severe agitation, tremors, 🐶 Famotidine (Pepcid)⚠️ Only With Vet OKGenerally tolerated, and vets often recommend it — but confirm the plan with your vet before giv 🐱 Famotidine (Pepcid)⚠️ Only With Vet OKVets often use famotidine in cats, but never self-dose a cat without guidance — and repeated vom 🐶 Fish oil capsules⚠️ Only With Vet OKFish oil is generally well tolerated by dogs and often used under veterinary direction, but a wh 🐱 Fish oil capsules⚠️ Only With Vet OKFish oil is often tolerated by cats in small, vet-directed amounts, but capsules stolen from a b 🐶 Fluconazole (Diflucan)🚫 Not SafeSwallowed Diflucan usually just upsets a dog’s stomach — low lethality, but a large amount still 🐱 Fluconazole (Diflucan)🚫 Not SafeDiflucan is not usually deadly for a cat, but a swallowed human tablet can cause vomiting and ap 🐶 Fluoxetine (Prozac)⚠️ Only With Vet OKOnly with a veterinary prescription. Fluoxetine itself is commonly used in dogs, but swallowing 🐱 Fluoxetine (Prozac)⚠️ Only With Vet OKOnly under veterinary direction. Fluoxetine is sometimes prescribed for cats, but human capsules 🐶 Fluticasone Nasal Spray (Flonase)🚫 Not SafeNo. Fluticasone nasal spray is not a pet medication — a licked dose may cause stomach upset, and 🐱 Fluticasone Nasal Spray (Flonase)🚫 Not SafeNo. Fluticasone nasal spray is not a cat medication — a licked dose can cause stomach upset and 🐶 Furosemide (Lasix)🚫 Not SafeNo. A dog that eats furosemide not prescribed for it can suffer dehydration and electrolyte cras 🐱 Furosemide (Lasix)🚫 Not SafeNo. Furosemide not prescribed for a cat can cause dehydration and dangerous electrolyte loss tha 🐶 Gabapentin (Neurontin)⚠️ Only With Vet OKOnly with a veterinary prescription. Gabapentin is routinely used in dogs, but human capsules an 🐱 Gabapentin (Neurontin)⚠️ Only With Vet OKOnly under veterinary direction. Gabapentin is commonly prescribed for cats, but human capsules 🐶 Glaucoma Eye Drops (Latanoprost)🚫 Not SafeNo. Latanoprost glaucoma drops licked by a dog can cause vomiting and other effects — a quick ca 🐱 Glaucoma Eye Drops (Latanoprost)🚫 Not SafeNo. Glaucoma drops such as latanoprost can upset a cat’s stomach if licked — contact a vet or po 🐶 Glipizide (Glucotrol)☠️ ToxicNo. Glipizide is a potent blood-sugar-lowering drug that can push a dog into dangerous hypoglyce 🐱 Glipizide (Glucotrol)☠️ ToxicNo. Glipizide can cause profound, life-threatening hypoglycemia in cats — any ingestion requires 🐶 Glucosamine & chondroitin supplements⚠️ Only With Vet OKJoint supplements are usually well tolerated by dogs and widely used with a vet’s OK, but overdo 🐱 Glucosamine & chondroitin supplements⚠️ Only With Vet OKGlucosamine products are generally low in toxicity for cats and are sometimes used under veterin 🐶 Guaifenesin (Mucinex)🚫 Not SafeGuaifenesin alone is only mildly toxic to dogs, but overdose causes illness and combination tabl 🐱 Guaifenesin (Mucinex)🚫 Not SafeGuaifenesin is not safe to give a cat — the drug itself causes illness in overdose, and Mucinex-🐶 Human fiber supplements (Metamucil)⚠️ Only With Vet OKPlain psyllium fiber is not toxic to dogs and is sometimes used with a vet’s OK, but dry powder 🐱 Human fiber supplements (Metamucil)⚠️ Only With Vet OKPlain psyllium fiber is non-toxic to cats but is not a self-dose item — dry or gelled fiber can 🐶 Hydrocodone☠️ ToxicNo. Hydrocodone can cause dangerous sedation and breathing depression in dogs — treat any swallo 🐱 Hydrocodone☠️ ToxicNo. Hydrocodone can severely sedate a cat and depress breathing — any exposure needs an immediat 🐶 Hydrocortisone cream (Cortizone-10)🚫 Not SafeA quick lick of hydrocortisone cream usually causes only mild stomach upset in dogs, but larger 🐱 Hydrocortisone cream (Cortizone-10)🚫 Not SafeHydrocortisone cream is not for cats — a single lick is usually mild, but cats groom off whateve 🐶 Hydroxyzine (Atarax)⚠️ Only With Vet OKHydroxyzine is a prescription antihistamine vets sometimes use in dogs — small accidental amount 🐱 Hydroxyzine (Atarax)⚠️ Only With Vet OKA single hydroxyzine tablet usually just sedates a cat, but dosing errors are easy and cats shou 🐶 Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)☠️ ToxicNo. Ibuprofen is toxic to dogs even in small amounts — never give it, and treat any swallowed pi 🐱 Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)☠️ ToxicNo. Ibuprofen is highly toxic to cats — even a quarter of a tablet can cause life-threatening po 🐶 Imodium (Loperamide)☠️ ToxicNo. Loperamide is an opioid that can severely depress a dog’s nervous system, and it is especial 🐱 Imodium (Loperamide)☠️ ToxicNo. Loperamide can severely depress a cat’s nervous system, and cats are highly sensitive — neve 🐶 Insulin (Lantus, Humalog)☠️ ToxicNo. An insulin overdose can cause fatal hypoglycemia in dogs — a chewed pen, spilled vial, or ex 🐱 Insulin (Lantus, Humalog)☠️ ToxicNo. Insulin overdose causes life-threatening hypoglycemia in cats — a chewed pen or accidental e 🐶 Iron supplements (Ferrous sulfate)☠️ ToxicNo. Iron overdose is a true toxic emergency in dogs — swallowed ferrous sulfate tablets can caus 🐱 Iron supplements (Ferrous sulfate)☠️ ToxicNo. Iron supplements can be fatally toxic to cats — even a few ferrous sulfate tablets warrant a 🐶 Ivermectin horse paste☠️ ToxicNo. Ivermectin horse paste can fatally poison dogs, especially herding breeds with the MDR1 muta 🐱 Ivermectin horse paste☠️ ToxicNo. Ivermectin horse paste is extremely dangerous to cats — overdose causes blindness, seizures,🐶 Ketotifen allergy eye drops (Zaditor)🚫 Not SafeA lick of ketotifen eye drops usually causes only drowsiness or mild stomach upset in dogs, but 🐱 Ketotifen allergy eye drops (Zaditor)🚫 Not SafeKetotifen eye drops are low risk for cats in small amounts, but licked or chewed bottles can cau 🐶 Levothyroxine (Synthroid)🚫 Not SafeUsually not deadly, but levothyroxine can make a dog seriously ill after a large ingestion — cal 🐱 Levothyroxine (Synthroid)🚫 Not SafeNot usually deadly, but levothyroxine can overstimulate a cat’s heart and nervous system — conta 🐶 Lisinopril (Zestril)🚫 Not SafeOften mild in larger dogs, but lisinopril can lower blood pressure dangerously in small dogs — c 🐱 Lisinopril (Zestril)☠️ ToxicYes, a real risk — lisinopril can drop a cat’s blood pressure and harm the kidneys — treat any i 🐶 Loratadine (Claritin)⚠️ Only With Vet OKPlain loratadine in a small accidental amount is usually tolerated by dogs, but only give it wit 🐱 Loratadine (Claritin)⚠️ Only With Vet OKA small amount of plain loratadine is usually not dangerous for a cat, but cats should never be 🐶 Magnesium supplements🚫 Not SafeMagnesium supplements usually cause stomach upset in dogs, but large ingestions can slow the hea 🐱 Magnesium supplements🚫 Not SafeMagnesium supplements are not safe for cats to eat — small bodies are easily overloaded, causing 🐶 Melatonin⚠️ Only With Vet OKUsually yes in small amounts, and vets sometimes recommend it — but check the product first and 🐱 Melatonin⚠️ Only With Vet OKSmall amounts of plain melatonin are usually not dangerous for a cat, and vets sometimes recomme 🐶 Meloxicam (Mobic)☠️ ToxicNo — not your own meloxicam. A veterinary version exists, but human Mobic tablets can poison a d 🐱 Meloxicam (Mobic)☠️ ToxicNo. Cats are extremely sensitive to meloxicam, and unsupervised use has caused fatal kidney fail 🐶 Metformin (Glucophage)🚫 Not SafeNo. Metformin can badly upset a dog’s stomach, and large ingestions risk dangerous low blood sug 🐱 Metformin (Glucophage)☠️ ToxicNo. Metformin can cause dangerous hypoglycemia and acidosis in cats — treat any ingestion as urg 🐶 Methimazole (Tapazole)🚫 Not SafeNot usually fatal, but methimazole can cause vomiting, liver injury, and blood-cell problems in 🐱 Methimazole (Tapazole)🚫 Not SafeOnly under veterinary direction — methimazole is the standard cat hyperthyroid drug, but human t 🐶 Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)☠️ ToxicNo. Methylphenidate is a stimulant that can cause life-threatening overheating, racing heart, an 🐱 Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)☠️ ToxicNo. Methylphenidate can cause severe overstimulation, overheating, and seizures in cats — any in 🐶 Metronidazole (Flagyl)🚫 Not SafeA swallowed Flagyl tablet usually causes stomach upset in a dog, but big overdoses can trigger t 🐱 Metronidazole (Flagyl)🚫 Not SafeA swallowed Flagyl tablet usually means nausea for a cat, but cats overdose easily on it — repor 🐶 Mirtazapine (Remeron)🚫 Not SafeNo. Mirtazapine tablets meant for humans can seriously sedate a dog and, combined with other med 🐱 Mirtazapine (Remeron)⚠️ Only With Vet OKOnly with a prescription. Mirtazapine is a standard feline appetite stimulant, but human tablets 🐶 Multivitamins (human)⚠️ Only With Vet OKPlain multivitamins rarely cause serious harm to dogs, but formulas with iron, vitamin D, or xyl 🐱 Multivitamins (human)⚠️ Only With Vet OKA plain multivitamin swallowed once rarely poisons a cat, but formulas with iron, vitamin D, or 🐶 Naproxen (Aleve)☠️ ToxicNo. Naproxen is highly toxic to dogs even in small amounts — treat any swallowed tablet as an em 🐱 Naproxen (Aleve)☠️ ToxicNo. Naproxen is extremely toxic to cats, and even a fraction of a tablet can cause fatal kidney 🐶 Neosporin (Triple antibiotic ointment)🚫 Not SafeA lick of Neosporin is usually harmless for dogs beyond mild stomach upset, but it is not a pet 🐱 Neosporin (Triple antibiotic ointment)🚫 Not SafeNeosporin is low in toxicity for cats but not safe to apply — cats groom it off, causing stomach 🐶 Nighttime cold/flu caplets (Acetaminophen + antihistamine combos)☠️ ToxicNo. Nighttime cold caplets combine acetaminophen and antihistamines that can cause liver failure 🐱 Nighttime cold/flu caplets (Acetaminophen + antihistamine combos)☠️ ToxicNo. These caplets are among the deadliest household items for cats — acetaminophen alone can kil 🐶 Nitroglycerin tablets/spray☠️ ToxicNo. Nitroglycerin can drop a dog’s blood pressure dangerously and cause collapse — tablets, spra 🐱 Nitroglycerin tablets/spray☠️ ToxicNo. Nitroglycerin tablets or spray can crash a cat’s blood pressure and cause collapse — any exp 🐶 Omeprazole (Prilosec)⚠️ Only With Vet OKA swallowed Prilosec tablet is usually well tolerated by dogs, and vets do prescribe it — but on 🐱 Omeprazole (Prilosec)⚠️ Only With Vet OKA single Prilosec tablet is unlikely to harm a cat, but omeprazole for a cat should only ever co 🐶 Oxycodone☠️ ToxicNo. Oxycodone is a potent opioid that can fatally depress a dog’s breathing — any ingestion is a 🐱 Oxycodone☠️ ToxicNo. Oxycodone can fatally suppress a cat’s breathing even at small exposures — treat any ingesti 🐶 Pepto-Bismol🚫 Not SafeNot without your vet’s say-so — Pepto-Bismol contains a salicylate related to aspirin and can ma 🐱 Pepto-Bismol☠️ ToxicNo. Cats are extremely sensitive to the salicylate in Pepto-Bismol, and it can cause fatal poiso 🐶 Permethrin cream (Elimite)🚫 Not SafeDogs tolerate permethrin better than cats, but swallowing permethrin cream or absorbing it throu 🐱 Permethrin cream (Elimite)☠️ ToxicNo. Permethrin is critically neurotoxic to cats — even skin contact or licking residue can cause 🐶 Phenylephrine (Sudafed PE)☠️ ToxicNo. Phenylephrine can severely poison dogs — it drives blood pressure and heart rate dangerously 🐱 Phenylephrine (Sudafed PE)☠️ ToxicNo. Phenylephrine is dangerous for cats — even small amounts can cause dangerous blood-pressure 🐶 Prednisone🚫 Not SafeNot for self-dosing. A swallowed prednisone pill is rarely instantly deadly, but steroids can ca 🐱 Prednisone🚫 Not SafeA single swallowed prednisone pill is rarely deadly for a cat, but steroids cause real harm with 🐶 Pregabalin (Lyrica)☠️ ToxicNo. Pregabalin is far more potent than gabapentin, and unsupervised ingestion can dangerously se 🐱 Pregabalin (Lyrica)☠️ ToxicNo. Pregabalin can cause profound sedation and neurological effects in cats — any ingestion need 🐶 Prenatal vitamins☠️ ToxicNo. Prenatal vitamins carry high iron levels that can cause fatal poisoning in dogs — treat any 🐱 Prenatal vitamins☠️ ToxicNo. The high iron in prenatal vitamins can cause fatal poisoning in a cat, whose small body tole 🐶 Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)☠️ ToxicNo. Pseudoephedrine is a severe stimulant poison for dogs — even one tablet can cause seizures a 🐱 Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)☠️ ToxicNo. Pseudoephedrine is severely toxic to cats — a single tablet can cause tremors, seizures, and 🐶 Saline nasal sprays🚫 Not SafePlain saline spray is low risk for dogs beyond mild drooling, but medicated nasal sprays are a d 🐱 Saline nasal sprays🚫 Not SafePlain saline spray is low risk for a cat beyond drooling, but decongestant nasal sprays are genu 🐶 Sertraline (Zoloft)☠️ ToxicNo. Sertraline is a human antidepressant that can seriously harm dogs — any swallowed pill needs 🐱 Sertraline (Zoloft)☠️ ToxicNo. Sertraline can cause serious serotonin toxicity in cats — any suspected ingestion warrants a 🐶 Tramadol (Ultram)⚠️ Only With Vet OKOnly with a veterinary prescription. Tramadol is often prescribed for dogs, but human tablets an 🐱 Tramadol (Ultram)🚫 Not SafeNo. Cats react unpredictably to tramadol, and unsupervised doses can cause dysphoria, sedation, 🐶 Trazodone (Desyrel)⚠️ Only With Vet OKOnly with a veterinary prescription. Trazodone is widely used in dogs, but human-strength tablet 🐱 Trazodone (Desyrel)☠️ ToxicNo. Cats are highly sensitive to trazodone, and unsupervised ingestion can cause severe sedation 🐶 Tums (Calcium carbonate)⚠️ Only With Vet OKIn small accidental amounts, calcium carbonate antacids are usually not dangerous for dogs, but 🐱 Tums (Calcium carbonate)⚠️ Only With Vet OKA lick or a single chewed Tums tablet is usually not dangerous for a cat, but Tums are rarely ap 🐶 Venlafaxine (Effexor)☠️ ToxicNo. Venlafaxine can cause serotonin syndrome in dogs — agitation, tremors, and fever — and any i 🐱 Venlafaxine (Effexor)☠️ ToxicNo. Venlafaxine is dangerous for cats and can cause serotonin toxicity with fever and seizures —🐶 Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)☠️ ToxicNo. Vitamin D3 is highly toxic to dogs and a true emergency — even a small number of tablets can 🐱 Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)☠️ ToxicNo. Vitamin D3 is severely toxic to cats — ingestion can lead to kidney failure, and any suspect 🐶 Warfarin (Coumadin)☠️ ToxicNo. Warfarin prevents blood from clotting and can cause fatal internal bleeding in dogs, sometim 🐱 Warfarin (Coumadin)☠️ ToxicNo. Warfarin can cause severe internal bleeding in cats, and signs may not appear for days after 🐶 Zinc supplements☠️ ToxicNo. Zinc tablets can cause fatal poisoning in dogs by destroying red blood cells and damaging or 🐱 Zinc supplements☠️ ToxicNo. Zinc supplements are toxic to cats — even small numbers of tablets can trigger anemia and or 🐶 Zolpidem (Ambien)☠️ ToxicNo. Zolpidem can cause heavy sedation or paradoxical agitation in dogs, and larger doses depress 🐱 Zolpidem (Ambien)☠️ ToxicNo. Zolpidem can deeply sedate a cat or cause paradoxical panic, and large exposures depress bre