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Dangerous foods to cats

Protect your cat from eating dangerous foods

If you are worried that your cat has consumed something dangerous, please contact theÌýUniversity Veterinary Teaching Hospital SydneyÌýonÌý(02) 9351 3437Ìý

We have aÌý24-hour emergency serviceÌýready to take your call.

 

Medications

Human medications should not be given to your cat unless directed by a veterinarian. Toxic drugs include Ibuprofen (e.g. Nurofen), Paracetamol (e.g. Panadol), Antidepressants, and sleep medications, among others.
 

Raw meat and bones

Raw meat can carry Salmonella bacteria. Salmonellosis causes diarrhoea (sometimes bloody), vomiting, inappetence, fever etc. which can be life-theatening especially to kittens. Bones (raw or cooked) can cause gastrointestinal obstruction.