What are the signs of mothballs poisoning?

Vomiting, pale or muddy brown gums, lethargy, seizures (camphor), anemia, liver damage.

🦋 Are mothballs poisonous to dogs and cats?

Q: Are mothballs poisonous to dogs and cats?

Yes. It can make them ill. If your pet has had some: call your vet today. Emergency vet. Identify type (camphor most urgent). Brown gums indicate methemoglobinemia — critical.

🟠 Yes. It can make them ill.

If your pet has had some: call your vet today. 🟠 Careful 🐶 🐱 dogs and cats

👉 What to do right now

Emergency vet.
Identify type (camphor most urgent).
Brown gums indicate methemoglobinemia — critical.

⛔ Don't

Use camphor mothballs in homes with pets
Dismiss as minor household item

🐾 Start the full check for my pet

⚖️ How much is too much?

Harmful amounts depend on your pet's body weight.

🐶 Dogs1 mothball can cause toxicity in small dogs

🐱 CatsMore sensitive; any amount concerning

👀 Signs to watch for

Vomiting
Pale or muddy brown gums
Lethargy
Seizures (camphor)
Anemia
Liver damage

⏱️ When do signs show up?

30 min–4 hours

🔬 Why is it harmful?

Naphthalene: oxidative damage to RBCs causing hemolytic anemia and methemoglobinemia. Camphor: rapid CNS stimulation/seizures. PDB: less acutely toxic but still GI irritant.

Informational triage only. Does not replace professional veterinary diagnosis. When in doubt, always call your vet.