The toxicity of products may not be immediately apparent. Toxic Products Main Menu

Many toxic products are labeled with warnings. But the toxicity of other products may not be immediately apparent, and your cat doesn't necessarily have to eat or drink something to ingest it; when grooming, your cat will swallow anything on his paws or body. Furthermore, some toxins can be absorbed directly through the skin or gums and still cause serious problems. If you don't know that a product is safe, treat it as a potential poison. Store it in a tightly sealed container in a securely closed cabinet, preferably out of reach of your cat.

Signs of poisoning in your cat include: drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, difficult or rapid breathing, changes in drinking or eating habits, lethargy, and neurological symptoms such as convulsions, loss of coordination, disorientation or coma. If your cat exhibits these symptoms, try to determine exactly what substance he ingested. Call your veterinarian immediately, with the product container on hand, and take it along with you to the vet.