Is Aspirin Poisonous to Pets?
🟠 Toxic · Dogs & cats
Human aspirin can cause stomach ulcers and bleeding in pets. Cats are especially sensitive because they clear it very slowly.
Warning signs to watch for
- •Vomiting, sometimes with blood
- •Loss of appetite
- •Black stool
- •Weakness
What to do right now
Call your vet before giving any aspirin. If your pet got into a bottle, treat it as an emergency.
ASPCA Poison Control: (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661
Frequently asked questions
Is aspirin poisonous to dogs and cats?
Human aspirin can cause stomach ulcers and bleeding in pets. Cats are especially sensitive because they clear it very slowly.
What are the symptoms of aspirin poisoning?
Watch for vomiting, sometimes with blood, loss of appetite, black stool, weakness. Signs can come on quickly or be delayed depending on how much your pet was exposed to.
What should I do if my pet was exposed to aspirin?
Call your vet before giving any aspirin. If your pet got into a bottle, treat it as an emergency.
Sources: Pet Poison Helpline. This is general guidance, not a diagnosis. In any suspected poisoning, contact your vet or a poison hotline right away.
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