We want to keep our furry Siberian cat friends safe and healthy.

Here is some information that you may not know - but you need to.

FOODS TOXIC TO CATS

Chocolate

Alcohol

Grapes (or raisins)

Onions

Garlic

Caffeine

Xylitol (a sweetener found in some chewing gums and candies)

Antifreeze

Medications for people (ibuprofen, naproxen, Effexor, Adderall)

House plants (lilies - Tiger, Asiatic, Tiger, Japanese) Contact veterinarian

ASPCA List of Plants Toxic to cats

Dairy products may cause diarrhea or itchy skin

TOXIC SUBSTANCES IN FUR

Wrap the cat in a towel to keep them from licking/ingesting more of it.

Insecticides

De-icers (licking off paws)

Fertilizer

Ant bait

Slug bait

Household cleaners

Tea tree oil and other essential oils (can be absorbed by skin)

IF YOUR THINK YOUR CAT HAS BEEN POISONED

call Poison Control and your vet.

Pet Poison Helpline: 855-764-7661 $75

ASPCA Poison Control: 888-426-4435 Consultation fee may apply

SOME SYMPTOMS OF POISONING IN CATS

Drooling
Vomiting
Walking with a wobble
Heavy panting
Lethargy
Weakness
Increased thirst

ELEMENTS

Most people know that it's unsafe to leave a cat in a hot car. It can also be unsafe to leave them in a warm car, if you are delayed in the errand you're running. Siberian cats can suffer brain damage and/or die at 109 degrees F, which can happen in half an hour in only 75 degree weather. (See this chart from the American Medical Veterinary Association for temperatures and times.)

If you will be leaving your vehicle without your cat, leave them home and safe.

Siberians can also get heat exhaustion outdoors, so always have water available when your cat is out in the sun.

Foods to Avoid

Safety Tips