Nicotine
Nicotine
medications
Alternate names
Chewing Tobacco, Cigarette/ Cigarette Butts, Cigar, Dokha, Nicotine Gum, Nicotine Lozenge, Nicotine Pouch, Snuff, Pipe Tobacco, Shisha, Vape Liquid
Toxicity to pets
Nicotine is a rapidly acting toxin with a narrow safety margin for pet animals. Ingestion of nicotine may result in gastrointestinal distress (e.g. drooling, vomiting), cardiovascular abnormalities (e.g., abnormal heart rate and blood pressure), neurological signs (e.g. tremor, agitation, stupor, collapse), respiratory distress (e.g. shallow breathing,) and death.
Some nicotine products may also contain the artificial sweetener xylitol. Xylitol is toxic for dogs causing low blood glucose and liver injury.
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
