My cat ate an asthma inhaler – what should I do?
Call a vet nowCall your vet or the nearest emergency vet right now. Asthma inhalers can be toxic to cats, and collapse and death are listed signs.
What to do right now
- Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
- Note what was eaten, how much and when.
- Bring the inhaler packaging.
- Keep your cat calm.
- Remove what is left.
Don't
- Do not make your cat vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Do not give any human medicine.
Why it can be dangerous
Asthma inhalers often contain beta-agonist drugs that expand the lungs.[1] Asthma inhalers may also contain steroids that decrease inflammation in the lungs.[1]
Signs to watch for
Where it is found
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Common questions
How much is dangerous?
Tell your vet what and how much your cat ate.
What signs should I watch for?
Call your vet now rather than waiting for signs.
What should I do now?
Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet, note what, how much and when, and bring the packaging.
Sources
How this page was made: written with the help of AI from the sources below, then checked claim by claim against those sources. Urgency levels follow OkPaw’s fixed safety rules. It is guidance, not a diagnosis. How we write our pages
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