Overview
Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is found in almost everyone’s medicine cabinet and is widely used for pain and fever relief. However, paracetamol is extremely toxic to cats. To avoid a tragic accident, you should never administer paracetamol (or any human medication) to your cat and always keep it well out of paws’ reach. If your cat swallows paracetamol, take them to the vet immediately.
Brief summary
Why is paracetamol so toxic to cats?
How much paracetamol is poisonous to cats?
What’s the prognosis for cats who swallow paracetamol?
Are there any studies into paracetamol toxicity in cats?
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Medically reviewed by Lizzie Youens, BSc(Hons) BVSc MRCVS
Published on 05/01/2024 • Reviewed on 05/02/2024