Contains sodium hydroxide (lye) - extremely caustic. Immediate severe chemical burns.
Dogs
Emergency risk
Cats
Emergency risk
Risk level
Danger
Symptoms
Severe oral burns, drooling, difficulty swallowing, tissue necrosis
What to do now
EMERGENCY. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Rush to vet.
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Open hubSevere oral burns, drooling, difficulty swallowing, tissue necrosis
EMERGENCY. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Rush to vet.
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Internal bleeding or neurological symptoms.
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