Petroleum hydrocarbon. Severe aspiration pneumonia if even tiny amounts enter lungs.
Dogs
Emergency risk
Cats
Emergency risk
Risk level
Danger
Symptoms
Vomiting, coughing, difficulty breathing, aspiration pneumonia
What to do now
EMERGENCY. Do NOT induce vomiting. Contact vet immediately.
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