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Besides curiosity, what makes cats especially vulnerable to some poisons?

Cats' livers cannot break down certain chemicals.

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  1. Their livers cannot break down certain chemicals ✔
  2. Their skin soaks up water
  3. Their stomachs are too acidic

Why: International Cat Care says cats' livers are unable to break down certain chemicals. That is one reason some medicines and household products that people use safely can poison a cat.

Huh, didn't know that: Curious kittens chew plants, and because they are little, a relatively small amount can cause toxicity.

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Answer: Their livers cannot break down certain chemicals. International Cat Care says cats' livers are unable to break down certain chemicals. That is one reason some medicines and household products that people use safely can poison a cat.

  1. International Cat Care, Cats and poisons icatcare.org/articles/cats-and-poisons
    their livers are unable to break down certain chemicals
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. International Cat Care, Cats and poisons icatcare.org/articles/cats-and-poisons
    Curious kittens can also chew on plants, and because they’re little, a relatively small amount can cause toxicity.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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