Around the house

Are Batteries toxic to cats?

Emergency

Batteries can cause chemical burns, heavy metal poisoning, and intestinal blockage. Lithium batteries are especially dangerous.

What signs are listed for cats?

Listed for cats in the Borzi reference. A cat can be sick without every sign on this list.

  • Severe burns
  • Blockage
  • Perforation
  • Toxicity

What if a cat gets into it?

If a cat may have eaten this or gotten it on their skin, call a vet now. In the US, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center answers at 888-426-4435. This page is a reference, not a diagnosis.

More around the house

Breed weight charts

Check your entire room for hidden cat hazards in 10 seconds

Pick a room. These items are in the Borzi reference, and they hide in ordinary houses.

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