Potentially toxic to cats ?

I had no idea when I first got my cat of the multitude of potential poisons there are in my home. There are some surprising toxic plants and food products.

For example Lilies (especially Easter Lilies), and Citrus oil. It seems a number of fragrances are toxic to cats. From my research I discovered many sources claiming Tea Tree Oil to also be Toxic. This is in many household products and toiletries. There seems many different opinions on the topic but i feel the need to be cautious.

I recently gave my cat a small amount of Avocado, and suddenly remembered I had seen somewhere on the internet that it is potentially poisonous to cats. From further research I was terrified to learn a cat had died from eating too much Avocado. I kept searching and realised it is very important to not believe everything you read on the internet. I found many cases of people feeding Avocado to their cats. There were suggestions that a little is okay, but also many warnings to avoid giving it to your cat. I generally avoid human food for my cat as most of the time he is content with Cat food and his regular treats.

Another toxic food item for cats is Chocolate. please avoid any forms of chocolate. I find my cat trying to taste chocolate icecream at any opportunity it's in my home.

Here is a recommended website with a comprehensive list of some more potential toxic items to cats which may be of use to you.

Information on products Toxic to Cats

 

Please keep your cat safe from harmful substances!!!