I thought I should mention a few household items that are deadly to cats that you might not think about.

Bleach, Pine Sol, Hexol or cleaners that contain ingredients with "phenol" in their chemical names, furniture and metal polishes.

A word about Bleach. Bleach mixed with urine (of any mammal) produces Chlorine Gas. Which is very toxic to all life. Never pour bleach on a large urine puddle in an enclosed area. When using bleach on a kitty litter box dilute the bleach (one capful to a gallon of water) and then rinse very well.

Rat poison, and moth balls.

Asprin (some people put asprin in their flower vase or Christmas tree water and don't think twice about it untill the cat drinks out of it!).

Tylenol, paracetamol, antidepressants, and acetaminophen. For some reason some cats love the bitter taste of human medicine.

Hair dyes, nail polish and remover, suntan lotion, and toothpaste.

Alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, and onions. (Also cocaine, Acid, LSD, and Weed, but I'm sure that is not a problem and is quite obvious!)


Milk (if the cat becomes Lactose Intolerante, which is very common).

For a list of poisonous plants go to:

http://www.geocities.com/cinbalgu/poison-page1.html

Chances are you have these items and the cat has never though twice about them. But if you see your cat eatting any of these items get him or her to the vet right away!!! The most common poisioning in cats is Anti-freeze and Asprin.

Stay Safe!

Cheers,
Tigeress