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11.	Ibuprofen Toxicity in Cats Ibuprofen is a popular and effective over-the-counter medication available to treat pain and inflammation in people. The most common cause of ibuprofen toxicity is a well-meaning owner trying to alleviate pain in his cat.
12.	Illicit Drug Exposure in Cats Exposure to illicit drugs, most commonly marijuana and cocaine, can have deleterious effects on pets, especially if not treated. Because of the illegal nature of these drugs, diagnosis and treatment are sometimes delayed.
13.	Iron Toxicity in Cats Iron is a chemical element that is normally important to red blood cell production in the body. Iron toxicity typically occurs after accidental ingestion of the supplements or from overdoses of supplements.
14.	Lead Toxicity in Cats Lead toxicity refers to poisoning due to ingestion or inhalation of products containing the element lead. Pets may be exposed to lead from several different sources including lead paint, rug padding, and foil from the tops of wine bottles.
15.	Lizard Venom Toxicity in Cats Lizard venom toxicity is characterized by the bite of the Gila monster or the Mexican beaded lizard, the two venomous lizards in the United States. The bites of these lizards cause a myriad of clinical signs.
16.	Metaldehyde Toxicity in Cats Metaldehyde poisoning results from the ingestion of products containing the active ingredient metaldehyde, a common ingredient used in molluscicides, which are products used to kill snails and slugs.
17.	Metronidazole (Flagyl) Toxicity in Cats Metronidazole (Flagyl) is a commonly used and very effective antibiotic most frequently used to treat gastrointestinal parasites. Toxicity is uncommon and generally associated with prolonged use (many weeks) or high doses of the drug.
18.	Minoxidil® Toxicity Did you know that Minoxidil® is very poisonous to cats?
19.	Moth Repellent Product Poisonings Did you know that mothballs can be toxic to pets? Commonly found in closets around the world, mothballs are typically used to repel moths and prevent them from destroying clothing.
20.	Mushroom Poisoning in Cats Not all mushrooms are poisonous, but each type of poisonous mushroom can cause different signs of illness. Mushroom toxicity is most commonly associated with curious kittens, and symptoms may occur anywhere from minutes to hours after ingestion.

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