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Can dogs or cats eat nicotine (cigarettes, gum, patches, vape)?

Not safe severity: emergency

The problem compound: nicotine. For: dogs & cats.

Technically not food, but pets EAT cigarette butts and vape pods. The 'finished' butt still carries nicotine — ashtrays are a hazard.

Symptoms to watch

vomitingdroolingtremorselevated heart ratecollapse

Sources: Pet Poison Helpline. Reference information — not a substitute for your veterinarian, who knows your pet's history.

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