Soap toxicity in pets

substance: Surfactants

categories:

Cleaning & Washing

symptoms:

Dehydration / Diarrhea / Hypersalivation / Nausea / Vomiting

# Description

Soap usually have low toxicity in veterinary species. Symptoms are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drooling. More serious but uncommon complications are oral or esophageal burns and GI bleeds.

# How it works

May be irritants causing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

# Symptoms

Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and gastritis, which may cause corrosive injury leading to drooling, dysphagia, epigastric pain, and bleeding.

Skin – dryness, dermatitis, and irritation.

Ocular – conjunctive erythema, irritation, pain, stinging, corneal ulcer may occur.

# Treatment

Emesis od not indicated.

Ocular – flush the eyes with saline or room temperature water.

Dermal - irrigate with room temperature water.

# Prognosis

Typically, this can be managed at home. However, if your pet exhibits signs of distress, it's crucial to consult a veterinarian for guidance.

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