# The Risks of Giving Human Medications to Cats **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [November 3, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-risks-of-giving-human-medications-to-cats/24366 "2026-11-03T14:26:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Shaimaaelazomy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@Shaimaaelazomy](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Shaimaaelazomy)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-risks-of-giving-human-medications-to-cats/24366/1 "2026-11-03T14:26:51Z")
![Blue White Minimalist Healthy Cats Presentation](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/uploads/medbound/original/2X/0/02ee2c265fbde8ead756bfb4149321f104f9d755.jpeg) If you are a cat owner and your cat suddenly shows signs of hyperthermia, you might consider using paracetamol in an emergency until you can reach a veterinarian . That sounds like a great idea if you were dealing with one of your children, but in your cat’s case, the situation could become worse, as paracetamol is highly toxic to cats; in addition to hyperthermia your cat will develop signs of poisoning. Protect your cat’s life and avoid using human medication without consulting a veterinarian! Do you know about any other substances that might be safe for us humans but not for our pets? MBH/AS ---
**Author:** ![Anjali\_Soni](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/anjali_soni/32/6373_2.png) [@Anjali\_Soni](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Anjali_Soni)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-risks-of-giving-human-medications-to-cats/24366/2 "2026-11-03T14:28:32Z")
Unlisted on November 3, 2026, 2:28pm UTC ---
**Author:** ![Anjali\_Soni](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/anjali_soni/32/6373_2.png) [@Anjali\_Soni](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Anjali_Soni)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-risks-of-giving-human-medications-to-cats/24366/3 "2026-11-03T14:28:39Z")
Listed on November 3, 2026, 2:28pm UTC ---
**Author:** ![vidhi12](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/vidhi12/32/5945_2.png) [@vidhi12](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/vidhi12)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-risks-of-giving-human-medications-to-cats/24366/4 "2026-11-03T16:10:55Z")
I have heard people say milk and dairy products should not be given to pets. But on the other hand, people give them. I’m a little confused as to what is true! ---
**Author:** ![Sharmishta](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/sharmishta/32/5934_2.png) [@Sharmishta](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Sharmishta)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2026, 4:16pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-risks-of-giving-human-medications-to-cats/24366/5 "2026-11-03T16:16:22Z")
It is not usually preferred. As milk is easily available at every home, people tend to provide it. Also, there are so many false assumptions. ---
**Author:** ![Sharmishta](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/sharmishta/32/5934_2.png) [@Sharmishta](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Sharmishta)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2026, 4:16pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-risks-of-giving-human-medications-to-cats/24366/6 "2026-11-03T16:16:50Z")
Garlic and onion are toxic to cats in all forms. ---
**Author:** ![vidhi12](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/vidhi12/32/5945_2.png) [@vidhi12](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/vidhi12)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-risks-of-giving-human-medications-to-cats/24366/7 "2026-11-03T16:19:22Z")
True, almost every indian household has milk and that is what they feed to stray dogs and cats. ---
**Author:** ![Shaimaaelazomy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@Shaimaaelazomy](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Shaimaaelazomy)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-risks-of-giving-human-medications-to-cats/24366/8 "2026-11-03T17:42:27Z")
Cats are lactose intolerant, Their stomachs can’t deal with lactose sugar in milk. It usually causes diarrhea and vomiting in most cats. ---
**Author:** ![Abhijna\_VB](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/abhijna_vb/32/5109_2.png) [@Abhijna\_VB](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Abhijna_VB)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 12:05pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-risks-of-giving-human-medications-to-cats/24366/9 "2026-11-04T12:05:36Z")
Yes I agree to this, the way cats and humans process medicines (pharmacokinetics) differs significantly ---
**Author:** ![Prisha](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/prisha/32/770_2.png) [@Prisha](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Prisha)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-risks-of-giving-human-medications-to-cats/24366/10 "2026-11-04T16:21:38Z")
Vets exist for a reason, it is not a smart decision to give pets human medicines without the guidance of your vet. Their bodies and the way their systems work might be similar to humans but it is not the same ---
**Author:** ![Sindhu\_bethapudi](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/sindhu_bethapudi/32/6762_2.png) [@Sindhu\_bethapudi](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Sindhu_bethapudi)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/the-risks-of-giving-human-medications-to-cats/24366/11 "2026-11-04T17:45:49Z")
Chocolates , sweets , onions , garlic etc.