Hand Sanitizer
Hand Sanitizer
household items
Alternate names
Alcohol, Ethanol
Toxicity to pets
Hand sanitizer often contains ethanol, a type of alcohol, as the primary active ingredient. Ingestion by companion animals may result in rapid onset of neurologic abnormalities, vomiting, and slow breathing rate.
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.
