Are Iron supplements Toxic to Pets?
Yes — iron supplements are toxic to cats. Yes — iron supplements are toxic to dogs.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Toxic compound
- Elemental iron
- Toxic parts
- Tablets, prenatal vitamins
- Also known as
- prenatal vitamins, multivitamins
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Bloody diarrhea
- Lethargy
- Belly pain
Dogs (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Bloody diarrhea
- Lethargy
- Belly pain
What to do
If your cat ate iron supplements
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your cat ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your dog ate iron supplements
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your dog ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
Good to know
Iron pills and prenatal vitamins can cause severe stomach damage and liver failure.
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Frequently asked questions
Are iron supplements toxic to cats?
Yes — iron supplements are toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, bloody diarrhea, lethargy.
Are iron supplements toxic to dogs?
Yes — iron supplements are toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, bloody diarrhea, lethargy.
Which parts of iron supplements are toxic?
Tablets, prenatal vitamins.
What makes iron supplements toxic?
Elemental iron.
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