Free on the App Store
Cat toxin checker app
If you need to know whether something is toxic to cats, Toxic Kitty is a cat toxin checker app for iPhone.
Take a photo of a plant, food, household item or insect and get a clear Safe, Caution or Toxic result in seconds.
It is free to download, with unlimited scans. iOS only.
How the cat toxin checker works
A photo scan and a clear safety result. No veterinary jargon.
1. Snap
Take a photo of the plant, food, household item or insect you want to check.
2. Scan
Toxic Kitty identifies the item and checks it for cat-specific risks.
3. Know
Get a clear Safe, Caution or Toxic result with useful next-step guidance.
What you can check
Take a photo of plants, foods, household items, or insects and get a clear safety result.
Also in the app
Unlimited scans
Check as many plants, foods, household items and insects as you need.
Care passport sharing
Share a secure care profile with sitters or vets.
Symptom checker
Check early warning signs and what to do next.
Vet finder
Find nearby emergency clinics from your iPhone.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a cat toxin checker app?
Yes. Toxic Kitty is a cat toxin checker app for iPhone. Take a photo of a plant, food, household item or insect and get a clear Safe, Caution or Toxic result. It is free to download and iOS only.
Can I check if something is toxic to cats from a photo?
Yes. Photograph the item and the app returns a clear safety result in seconds. Scans are unlimited, so you can check more than one thing at the garden centre, supermarket or at home.
What else does the Toxic Kitty app include?
The app includes unlimited safety scans and searches, shareable care passports for cat sitters, a symptom checker, and an instant emergency vet finder. It is free to download on iPhone.
Is the cat toxin checker a replacement for a vet?
No. Toxic Kitty provides guidance, not diagnosis. If your cat has ingested something toxic or is showing symptoms, use the in-app vet finder to contact a professional immediately.