Is Fluorouracil skin cream Toxic to Pets?
Yes — fluorouracil skin cream is toxic to cats. Yes — fluorouracil skin cream is 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
- 5-fluorouracil
- Toxic parts
- Cream tube, treated skin
- Also known as
- efudex, 5-fu
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Trouble breathing
Dogs (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Trouble breathing
What to do
If your cat ate fluorouracil skin cream
- 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 fluorouracil skin cream
- 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
Prescription skin cancer creams containing 5-FU can be fatal to dogs even from licking a tube. Cats are also at risk from licking treated skin.
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Frequently asked questions
Is fluorouracil skin cream toxic to cats?
Yes — fluorouracil skin cream is toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, tremors, seizures.
Is fluorouracil skin cream toxic to dogs?
Yes — fluorouracil skin cream is toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, tremors, seizures.
Which parts of fluorouracil skin cream are toxic?
Cream tube, treated skin.
What makes fluorouracil skin cream toxic?
5-fluorouracil.
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