Chemical
Dishwasher and laundry pods
Emergency if breathing is affected or a pod was swallowed; otherwise contact a vet promptly.
SevereDogsCats
Store hazards sealed and out of reach of animals.
What to do right now
- 1.Rinse the mouth and any affected skin or eyes with water
- 2.Do not induce vomiting — detergents foam and can be inhaled
- 3.Call your vet immediately
Symptoms
- Drooling and mouth burns
- Vomiting
- Coughing and breathing difficulty if inhaled
- Eye injury
- Lethargy
Details
- Category
- Chemical
- Toxicity
- Severe
- Species affected
- Dogs, Cats
- Routes of exposure
- Biting into pods, which burst under pressure and spray concentrated detergent into the mouth, eyes and airways.
- Urgency
- Emergency if breathing is affected or a pod was swallowed; otherwise contact a vet promptly.
Veterinary treatment
Pods are far more dangerous than powder or liquid detergent because of their concentration and the way they burst. Store them in a closed cupboard, not under the sink.