My cat sniffed Icy Hot and drooled. Is it poisonous? Vet visit?

Hi, and thanks for your question. I've looked up some information for you about Icy Hot. It contains menthol, which should be harmless, but it also contains salicylates, which are essentially the same as aspirin. This is potentially harmful to a cat, especially their GI tract and kidneys. Unfortunately I don't have any information about dosage - how much is definitely dangerous. I would contact an emergency clinic in your area, who can contact the Animal Poison Control line run by the ASPCA - they will hopefully have some information about previous Icy Hot ingestions in cats and they should be able to guide you.

Hello. It can be. Depending on the amount used & possibly ingested, toxicity issues include hypersalivation, vomiting & diarrhea. If you use it on yourself, do not allow your cat to lick your skin. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

If he isn't constantly licking the cream, it's not likely to be why he is drooling, he is probably drooling because of a teeth problem or because of nausea. you need to take him to the vet in order to get it checked.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I can see that there was some garlic and onion in the salsa, which can be toxic to pets. However, these ingredients are toxic in larger amounts, and it does not seem like you used much of the salsa in your queso. I recommend keeping a close eye on Marvin - he should be seen by a vet if he develops lethargy, vomiting, or inappetance. I hope all is well!

Hello, and thanks for your question. Chili pepper ingestion would cause a burning sensation in the mouth which is likely the cause of Gracie's drooling and odd behaviour. You could try offering her some milk which may help to reduce the discomfort in her mouth. It doesn't sound she would have ingested much of the actual chili peppers, so I am not too worried about further problems, but if you do notice any vomiting or diarrhea tonight, I would take her to the vet. They may recommend medication to help settle her tummy, protect her intestines, and reduce nausea. I hope this helps, and that Gracie feels better soon!

If he vomited and then ate afterwards and seems normal now then he should be fine. Cats are poisoned much less than dogs since they generally only taste bad things rather than eating a large amount. Please keep an eye on him and bring him in for an exam if he continues to vomit or shows abnormal other signs. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for your cat.

Because Blue only licked it so briefly, I would not rush her into a vet. You may see some drooling and frothing at mouth. I would rinse out her mouth with cool water using a syringe, and keep an eye on her. If she does start acting out of the ordinary, starts having uncoordinated movements, tremors, convulsions, or seizures, I would take her into a vet immediately.