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1.	Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Toxicity in Cats Cats most commonly receive toxic amounts of acetaminophen when owners medicate them without consulting a veterinarian. They also consume tablets that are dropped on the floor or left lying around. Prompt treatment is the key to survival.
2.	Amitraz Toxicity in Cats Amitraz is a new type of insecticide used in some brands of dog tick collars. However, it is toxic to cats, and cats most commonly affected by amitraz toxicity are those that have an amitraz tick collar placed on them by mistake.
3.	Aspirin Toxicity in Cats Aspirin is a commonly used and effective pain reliever. Cats are more susceptible to the effects of aspirin than are dogs, and medicating without consulting a veterinarian is the most common cause of cats receiving toxic amounts of aspirin.
4.	Black Widow Spider Bites in Cats The most common way cats are bitten by Black Widow spiders is when they are curious and invade a nest. Both the male and female spiders are poisonous but only the female is large enough and has enough venom to affect a cat.
5.	Brown Recluse Spider Bites in Cats The brown recluse spider is common throughout the United States. They tend to hide in dark, secluded areas and usually only bite when they feel they are threatened or their area is invaded. Bites often occur when spider is trapped in bedding.
6.	Carbamate and Organophosphate Toxicity in Cats Carbamates and organophosphates are chemicals found in flea collars, fly, ant and roach baits as well as topical flea products. As with any insecticide, overexposure or misuse of the chemical can result in toxicity.
7.	Estrogen Toxicity in Cats Estrogen toxicity is a condition in which a group of estrogen compounds (female hormones), either produced in excess within the body or administered from the outside, become poisonous to the body.
8.	Ethanol Toxicity in Cats Ethanol is an alcohol that is used commonly as a solvent in medications and is the major ingredient of alcoholic beverages. Toxicity occurs when an excessive amount of ethanol is ingested and can cause a wide variety of signs, including death.
9.	Ethylene Glycol Toxicosis in Cats Ethylene glycol toxicosis occurs after ingestion of anti-freeze or other fluids containing the ingredient ethylene glycol. It is not toxic, but it is metabolized in the animal’s body to several extremely toxic chemicals.
10.	Gasoline and Petroleum Toxicity in Cats Gasoline and other petroleum products are not among the top animal poisons, but they can cause illness if ingested or exposed to the skin. The most common products associated with illness include motor oil, gasoline, kerosene, propane and diesel.

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