What to do if your pet ate it
Contact your vet or a poison line right away, report how much raid was eaten and your pet's weight, and keep any packaging or leftovers. Do not induce vomiting unless your vet tells you to.
Signs to watch for
- Vomiting and diarrhoea
- Lethargy and weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Severe: tremors, breathing trouble, collapse
If your pet shows vomiting, lethargy or any unusual behaviour after eating raid, go to the nearest emergency vet immediately.
Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Do not feed), so the notes below hold for either pet.
Other foods that are toxic or dangerous
The full A–Z food list groups every food by verdict for each species.
Frequently asked questions
Can cats eat raid?
NO — do not feed. Raid insecticide sprays contain pyrethroids and other chemicals that are readily absorbed through skin or ingested by licking. In dogs and cats these compounds can cause tremors, seizures, drooling, and respiratory distress. Even brief exposure can be life‑threatening; keep the product far from pets and clean any contaminated area.
What if my cat already ate raid?
Call your vet or a poison line now with the amount of raid eaten and your cat's weight, and do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to. If raid was eaten and you then see vomiting, lethargy, tremors or breathing changes, go straight to the nearest emergency clinic.
Is there a safe amount of raid for cats?
There is no accepted safe dose of raid for cats; it is classed as toxic or dangerous, and reactions vary with the individual animal, so it is not something to feed at any amount.
How often can cats have raid?
raid is not something to feed at any interval; it stays off the menu entirely.
What are safer treats than raid for cats?
Pick from the safe list instead — june bugs or Banana carry none of the risk that raid does, and they work better as an everyday treat.