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Human medications and products with no safe at-home dose for pets. "But he seems fine" is how most of these poisonings start. Sources: Merck Veterinary Manual, ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)FATAL · cats

Cats cannot metabolize acetaminophen. A single regular-strength tablet can be lethal. No safe dose exists.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)VET ONLY · dogs

Narrow margin in dogs; liver toxicity. Only under direct veterinary direction.

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)TOXIC · dogs + cats

No safe OTC dose. GI ulceration and kidney failure. Cats roughly twice as sensitive as dogs.

Naproxen (Aleve)TOXIC · dogs + cats

Extremely narrow margin. Single tablets have caused GI perforation in mid-size dogs.

Permethrin (many dog flea products)FATAL · cats

Dog spot-on flea products containing permethrin cause fatal tremors/seizures in cats.

Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)TOXIC · dogs + cats

Stimulant toxicity: tremors, tachycardia, hyperthermia.

Alcohol / raw yeast doughTOXIC · dogs + cats

CNS depression, hypoglycemia, acidosis.

Benzocaine topicalsTOXIC · cats

Methemoglobinemia in cats.

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