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My cat ate paracetamol 24 hours ago, no symptoms. Is it an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Egyptian Mau | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 7 months old | 8.818 lbs

My cat ingested paracetamol 24hrs ago. He is of 4 kg and ingested almost around 250 grams. He hasn't shown any symptoms. Should I take him to the vet?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 25th, 2018

Cats have a decreased ability to metabolize acetaminophen in their liver, making them much more susceptible to poisoning than most other species. Even though your cat may not show any symptoms yet, its liver may have been damaged. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY You need to take your cat to a veterinarian now.

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