Are Laundry pods Toxic to Pets?
Yes — laundry pods are toxic to cats. Yes — laundry pods are toxic to dogs.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Toxic compound
- Concentrated detergents
- Toxic parts
- Pods
- Also known as
- detergent pods, tide pods, dishwasher pods
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Drooling
- Pawing at the mouth
- Mouth or throat burns
- Vomiting
- Refusing food
- Trouble breathing
Dogs (toxic)
- Drooling
- Pawing at the mouth
- Mouth or throat burns
- Vomiting
- Refusing food
- Trouble breathing
What to do
If your cat ate laundry pods
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your cat ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your dog ate laundry pods
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your dog ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
Good to know
Concentrated detergent pods can burst in the mouth, causing burns, vomiting and breathing trouble if inhaled.
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Frequently asked questions
Are laundry pods toxic to cats?
Yes — laundry pods are toxic to cats. Common signs include drooling, pawing at the mouth, mouth or throat burns.
Are laundry pods toxic to dogs?
Yes — laundry pods are toxic to dogs. Common signs include drooling, pawing at the mouth, mouth or throat burns.
Which parts of laundry pods are toxic?
Pods.
What makes laundry pods toxic?
Concentrated detergents.
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