Acids
Acids
household items
Alternate names
Acetic acid, Acid, "Acidic", Acidic Drain Cleaner, Acidic Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Battery Acid, Fluoroacetic acid, Hydrochloric acid, Oxalic acid, Phosphoric acid, Rust remover, Sulfuric acid
Toxicity to pets
Acids
are chemicals with a pH < 7. Exposure to acids can result in a range of signs from mild tissue injury to severe chemical burns dependent upon on the strength of the acid combined with the time of contact to eyes, skin, or upper gastrointestinal tract. If your pet is exposed to an acid, do not induce emesis and immediately dilute the exposed area with a tap water rinse. Veterinary attention is required for exposure to strong acids and eye injuries.
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
