Is Expanding glue Toxic to Pets?
Yes — expanding glue is toxic to cats. Yes — expanding glue is 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
- Diphenylmethane diisocyanate
- Toxic parts
- Glue
- Also known as
- polyurethane glue
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Not wanting to eat
- Belly pain
- Straining or no stool
- Lethargy
Dogs (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Not wanting to eat
- Belly pain
- Straining or no stool
- Lethargy
What to do
If your cat ate expanding glue
- 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 expanding glue
- 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
Polyurethane glues like Gorilla Glue expand in the stomach into a hard mass that usually requires surgery. Even a small amount is an emergency.
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Frequently asked questions
Is expanding glue toxic to cats?
Yes — expanding glue is toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, not wanting to eat, belly pain.
Is expanding glue toxic to dogs?
Yes — expanding glue is toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, not wanting to eat, belly pain.
Which parts of expanding glue are toxic?
Glue.
What makes expanding glue toxic?
Diphenylmethane diisocyanate.
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