If ingested, Rogaine can cause severe gastrointestinal upset in cats
Minoxidil has Specific Toxicity to Cats
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One study found that in pets with clinical signs of Minoxidil exposure
Symptoms of possible minoxidil toxicity in cats which you should be aware of include lethargy, weakness, a rapid respiratory rate, difficulty breathing, a lack of appetite and
I stopped because I happened to read online that it’s toxic to cats and someone’s cat died from
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If it is toxic, how much exposure is dangerous? If I touch my hair, then my cat, is that OK? Greetings, all! This is a sub for professional veterinary advice, and as such we follow strict rules for participating
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Humans (and most other mammals) have that enzyme, because of that minox is not toxic in low doses
Personally I would rather lose every single hair on my body, a couple toes, a kidney and a testicle before having my cats get sick from Minoxidil Toxicity in Cats
As a last resort, you may wish to cut off the worst affected hair with scissors or clippers
Once again, the risk is mainly from products applied to the skin
The thing with cats is that they can’t metabolize it, so it will stay in their system
Also PSA: Minoxidil is ultra poisonous to cats
And this veterinary journal suggesting it is toxic to cats:-Journal
Initial signs of lethargy generally begin within 12 hours and heart damage occurs 3-4 days following exposure
Successful management of minoxidil 5 % toxicosis in 2 cats from the same household
I know minoxidil is toxic for them, but I honestly believe nothing can happen from some small dry residue on the couch that cat can maybe Rogaine and generic Minoxidil can poison cats, causing death
One study found that in pets with clinical signs of Minoxidil exposure, 56% of dogs and 59
Most cats get exposed by licking their owners
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