Toxic to cats · Garden products

Is Bone Meal & Blood Meal toxic to cats?

High severity

Yes. Exposure can cause serious illness and needs prompt veterinary attention.

Symptoms to watch for

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Anorexia
  • Pancreatitis
  • Bowel Obstruction

How vets treat it

Seek immediate veterinary care for potential surgical removal of obstructions or management of severe pancreatitis and iron toxicity.

Why it's dangerous

Blood meal can cause severe pancreatitis, while bone meal can form a cement-like foreign body in the stomach leading to gastrointestinal obstruction.

Toxic compound: Iron (if fortified)

Good to know

These products are highly palatable to pets; bone meal is often used to dust spring bulbs which may encourage digging.

Sources

This page is informational and is not veterinary advice. If your pet has been exposed to something risky, contact your vet or an animal poison control line right away.

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