TAURINE, a naturally occurring non-proteinogenic amino sulfonic acid found in animal tissues, is an essential nutrient for cats, who must obtain it from food. Taurine deficiency can lead to blindness in cats.
MELAMINE, an organic compound used in plastics, has been misused to fake high protein levels in food, leading to kidney stones and failure in animals and humans.
PENTOBARBITAL, is a short-acting barbiturate typically used as a sedative, a preanesthetic, and to control convulsions in emergencies.