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🚬 Is nicotine and vape liquid poisonous to dogs and cats?
🔴 Yes. It's dangerous.
👉 What to do right now
- Emergency vet.
- Vaping liquids are the highest risk — extremely concentrated.
- Bring the product.
⛔ Don't
- Underestimate vaping liquid concentration vs cigarettes
⚖️ How much is too much?
Harmful amounts depend on your pet's body weight.
🐶 Dogs9.2mg/kg lethal; one cigarette contains ~10–15mg; e-liquid far more concentrated
🐱 CatsSimilar sensitivity
👀 Signs to watch for
- Initial excitement then depression
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Tachycardia
- Seizures
- Respiratory failure
⏱️ When do signs show up?
15–90 minutes
🔬 Why is it harmful?
Nicotine is a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist. Initial stimulation followed by blockade. Vaping liquid nicotine salts are extremely concentrated — 5ml of high-strength e-liquid can be lethal for a medium dog.
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Informational triage only. Does not replace professional veterinary diagnosis. When in doubt, always call your vet.