First actions
If you have any doubt about your cat being poisoned
Skin or fur is concerned
Try to wash it with a mild shampoo. Rinse well and dry.
Do not treat your cat yourself
In particular, human's medicines are not adapted to cats and some can be poisonous for them.
If you head to a vet
Bring carefully the plant or substance you suspect related to your cat sickness.
Common symptoms
Do not make your cat vomit.
Keep others pets away.
Find some help
To get some advices or emergency, some services are available 24 hours - 365 days, to reach out a professional. Select a country below to get dedicated contact details.
Prior your call, it can be useful to prepare the following information:
- Breed
- Age
- Weight
- Gender
Australian Animal Poison Centre
It is composed of Poisons Specialists and specialist Veterinarians.
- Phone: 1300 869 738 (9AM – 8PM AEST)
- Website: animalpoisons.com.au
Pet Poison Helpline
Extension of the North American branch, the team is composed of veterinarians board-certified in internal medicine (DACVIM), emergency and critical care (DACVECC), and toxicology (DABVT, DABT).Pet Poison Helpline is available for Australia and New Zealand.
- Phone: 0011-800-4444-0002 (Australia)
- Phone: 00-800-4444-0002 (New Zealand)
- Website: petpoisonhelpline.com