Video explainers

Pet poisons, explained in short videos

Each narrated video explains what a common poison does inside a dog's or cat's body. Every video has captions and a link to the written guide, with first steps and sources.

Why is acetaminophen toxic to cats and dogs?
(1 min 29 s)
Why no amount is safe for cats, how their liver handles it differently, what it does to red blood cells, and how dogs differ.
Why is antifreeze toxic to dogs and cats?
(1 min 38 s)
Why its sweet taste is a trap, how the body turns it into crystals that damage the kidneys, why pets can seem to recover, and why the antidote only works early.
Why is camphor toxic to dogs and cats?
(1 min 38 s)
How camphor gets into a pet's body, why it overexcites the brain, why making a pet vomit is risky, and why cats may be more sensitive than dogs.
Why is ibuprofen toxic to dogs and cats?
(1 min 34 s)
How it blocks the body's protective messengers, why that can cause stomach ulcers and kidney damage, and why cats are more sensitive.
Why are lilies toxic to cats?
(1 min 20 s)
Which parts of a lily are dangerous, why pollen licked off the fur can be enough, what lilies do to a cat's kidneys, and why treatment within 18 hours matters.
Why is rat poison toxic to dogs and cats?
(1 min 32 s)
The four main types of mouse and rat poison and how each works, why the package matters, and why bleeding can start days later.
Why are pyrethrins and pyrethroids toxic to dogs and cats?
(1 min 42 s)
How these flea and tick insecticides keep nerve cells firing, why a dog-only permethrin spot-on can be deadly for a cat, and how a freshly treated dog can poison a cat.
Why is sago palm toxic to dogs and cats?
(1 min 40 s)
Which parts of the plant are most dangerous, what its toxin cycasin does in the body, why a dog's liver tests can look normal at first, and what to do right away.
Why is star of Bethlehem toxic to dogs and cats?
(1 min 42 s)
Why the bulb is the most dangerous part, how its heart toxins block a pump in heart cells, which signs to watch for, and why cats may be more sensitive.
Why is marijuana toxic to dogs and cats?
(1 min 42 s)
How THC acts on the brain, why dogs may be more affected, which products carry the most THC, and why the effects can last for days.

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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