Detergents
Detergents
household items
Alternate names
dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, liquid dish soap, surfactant
Toxicity to pets
Exposure to detergent in pet animals occurs by a pet chewing the container or walking through a spill. Inevitably, ingestion occurs leading to drooling, vomiting, and potential aspiration (a form of pneumonia). Some detergents also contain corrosive chemicals including peroxide-based bleach in laundry boosters or disinfectants in antibacterial detergents; ingesting a detergent w/additional chemicals can cause mouth, throat, and stomach ulcers.
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.
