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A Common Detergent Might Kill Your Pets

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The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) has important safety information for pet owners: Laundry detergent pods pose serious dangers to pets if eaten. These small, colored pods are branded as a convenient alternative to traditional liquid or powder detergents. Unfortunately, they may somehow seem tempting to our furry friends—each year, APCC receives multiple reports of serious pet illness and death as the result of animals ingesting laundry detergent pods.

These pods contain detergents which can cause significant stomach upset and irritation to an animal’s upper airway if ingested. If an animal vomits after eating a detergent pod it is possible she may inhale the detergent into her lungs, causing severe pneumonia. If your pet eats laundry detergent, please get in touch with your veterinarian or APCC immediately, even if he or she is not exhibiting any symptoms.

APCC is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency—24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you believe your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately.