Worried after using minoxidil once in a home with cats Female 12/21/2025
A user applied minoxidil for hair loss and worried about its toxicity to cats after their cat drank from a water fountain they touched. After consulting a vet and pet poison control, they were reassured that the exposure was not enough to harm the cat, and others advised using gloves and being cautious in the future.
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