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Category: Human painkiller

7 entries in the human painkiller category — sorted by risk.

Content compiled with reference to guidance from the Blue Cross, PDSA, Royal Veterinary College (RVC), Battersea, and Animal PoisonLine. This site does not provide veterinary advice — always consult a vet. Last reviewed: 27 September 2026.

Never give any human painkiller to a cat. Paracetamol (Calpol, Anadin) is fatal; ibuprofen (Nurofen) and aspirin also cause serious injury.

Toxic or dangerous (7)

Aspirin no Calpol no Diclofenac (Voltarol) no Ibuprofen no Naproxen no Nurofen no Paracetamol no

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