"Several more officers arrived on scene, established a perimeter to keep everyone safe," Chief Richard Del Toro told WPBF 25 News.

The lethal potential of these and other poisonous substances depends on several factors: the amount of a toxic substance that is inhaled, ingested, or in some other way enters a cat’s system; its inherent potency; the age, size, and general health of an affected animal; and the way in which the substance is metabolized. An owner who suspects that a cat is showing signs of any type of poisoning, should contact a veterinarian immediately or call the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 (have a credit card handy as there may be a charge for the call). Importantly do not try to induce the animal to vomit unless specifically instructed to do so.

If you or someone you know needs help, you can talk with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or sending a text message to 988, or you can chat online here.

WPBF 25 News obtained body camera video from Port St. Lucie Police on the night of Feb.4 at the Shell gas station on 3401 SW Darwin Blvd.

Each year, the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center processes well over 100,000 phone calls concerning substances that are potentially poisonous to household pets. While some calls come from cat owners seeking general information about feline poisons, others are from people who fear that their cats have ingested a toxic substance and are seeking guidance regarding emergency treatment.

Uncharacteristic sluggishness, unsteady gait, drooling, heavy breathing, diarrhea, seizures, and sudden bouts of vomiting are among the common clinical signs of feline poisoning (toxicosis). A cat owner who observes any of these signs will do an animal a huge favor by seeking emergency veterinary care. Immediate treatment may be the only way the cat’s life will be saved.

And with the assistance of a newer tool in their back pocket, Port St. Lucie Police officers saved a man's life last month.

"It was through the efforts of an off-duty officer that spoke to him, convinced him to at least put the gun away from his head," Master Officer Scott Johnson, a training coordinator with Port St. Lucie Police, told WPBF 25 News.

"With Taser 10, now we have 10 opportunities, basically going from two cartridges to 10 cartridges. So, it gives officers a better chance of not having to escalate further," he added.

“He was brought to a mental health facility where he received treatment from professionals,” Del Toro said. “A lot of times officers have to wear many different hats. We’re social workers, law enforcement officers, mental health counselors.”

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"Taser 7, you had two cartridge base, so basically you had two opportunities to control a subject or create what’s called NMI or neuromuscular incapacitation," Johnson said.

"Just put that gun down, man, take it off your head and keep talking," one police officer was heard saying in the video.

"A situation like this could have ended in an officer-involved situation or it could have been a prolonged incident for hours. This was resolved rather quickly because it gives us that distance to not put our officers in harm’s way, not put other people in harm’s way...and just the accuracy, the technology is amazing," Chief Richard Del Toro told WPBF 25 News.

"A situation like this could have ended in an officer-involved situation or it could have been a prolonged incident for hours. This was resolved rather quickly because it gives us that distance to not put our officers in harm’s way, not put other people in harm’s way...and just the accuracy, the technology is amazing," Chief Richard Del Toro told WPBF 25 News.

Following are the 10 categories of potentially deadly substances found in or near the home that are most frequently asked about by callers to the ASPCA center:

"A situation like this could have ended in an officer-involved situation, or it could have been a prolonged incident for hours. This was resolved rather quickly because it gives us that distance to not put our officers in harm’s way, not put other people in harm’s way...and just the accuracy, the technology is amazing," Del Toro said.

Just moments after, the video shows another officer deploying his stun gun from 48 feet away before the man falls to the ground.

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the following are among the most frequently identified causes of feline poisoning: insecticides that are used on lawns and gardens; rodenticides, which are used to kill rats and mice; household cleaning agents, such as bleach; antifreeze that is spilled and subsequently ingested; and lead, once a common ingredient of house paint that is now found mainly in older homes. But the list of potential poisons—or toxins—goes well beyond those five categories to include many other substances that are commonly used in the typical home.

"A situation like this could have ended in an officer-involved situation or it could have been a prolonged incident for hours. This was resolved rather quickly because it gives us that distance to not put our officers in harm’s way, not put other people in harm’s way...and just the accuracy, the technology is amazing," Chief Richard Del Toro told WPBF 25 News.