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Beware of Phenol

Aug 29
1 min read

Updated: Sep 24

Pet households needs disinfectants to keep the home safe for humans and animals. However, many household disinfectants are not formulated for pet households contains phenol.


What is phenol a concern?


Phenol is a concern to cats, dogs, rabbit and small animals because it can cause burns, affect major organs and even cause death. Pets can come into contact with phenol through ingestion, contact on skin or through the paws.


Symptoms include irritation or burns of the mouth and tongue, excessive vomit or salivate, breathing difficulties, hyperthermia or even shock.


Identifying phenol


There is a simple way to check if your disinfectant contains phenol.

Pour your disinfectant into water.

If it turns milky, it indicates presence of phenol.


AHA Phenol Free Pet Safe Disinfectant


We have rescued who are elderly, sick, FIV and also FeLV+ and we do not want to take any risks.


This is why we off a disinfectant that is phenol free and pet safe.



 
 
 

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