Is Liquid potpourri Toxic to Pets?
Yes — liquid potpourri is toxic to cats. Yes — liquid potpourri 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
- Essential oils, cationic detergents
- Toxic parts
- Liquid
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 liquid potpourri
- 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 liquid potpourri
- 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
Simmering liquid potpourri contains essential oils and detergents that burn the mouth and are especially dangerous to cats, who lick it off their fur.
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Frequently asked questions
Is liquid potpourri toxic to cats?
Yes — liquid potpourri is toxic to cats. Common signs include drooling, pawing at the mouth, mouth or throat burns.
Is liquid potpourri toxic to dogs?
Yes — liquid potpourri is toxic to dogs. Common signs include drooling, pawing at the mouth, mouth or throat burns.
Which parts of liquid potpourri are toxic?
Liquid.
What makes liquid potpourri toxic?
Essential oils, cationic detergents.
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