Toxicity to pets

The toxic plant compound nicotine is found in all oral or inhalation products sourced from the tobacco plant. Nicotine poisoning occurs in pet animals following oral ingestions; even small amounts of nicotine can lead to serious illness. Clinical signs of nicotine poisoning occur rapidly and include gastrointestinal distress (e.g. vomiting, drooling), cardiopulmonary abnormalities (e.g. rapid heart rate, high blood pressure, panting), and neurological changes (e.g., agitation, tremor. seizure). clinical signs of poisoning that develop later are low heart rate, slow breathing rate, low body temperature, coma, and death.

Nicotine found in tobacco-free products such as nicotine gum, vape liquid, and tobacco-free nicotine pouches also lead to the above serious illness if consumed by pets.