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DogSafe severity score
3/10
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Why Air Fresheners needs caution

Plug-in liquids, reed-diffuser oils and wax melts concentrate essential oils and volatile compounds: chewing a refill or drinking diffuser liquid irritates the mouth and gut and can be more serious with certain oils.

Signs to watch for

Drooling, pawing at mouth, vomiting; larger exposures: lethargy, wobbliness

What to do next

Note the product and oils involved, rinse the mouth, and call your vet or poison control for anything beyond a lick.

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FAQ

How much Air Fresheners is dangerous?

A lick is usually mild; chewing open a refill or drinking oil is a real exposure.

Can I treat this at home?

Brief sniff/lick exposures: offer water and watch.

When should I call the vet?

A chewed refill or swallowed liquid, drooling, vomiting, or wobbliness.

Sources
  • Pet Poison Helpline
Compiled from veterinary poison-control and medical reference sources, including the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, the Pet Poison Helpline, and the Merck Veterinary Manual. This is general educational information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for examination by your veterinarian. DogSafe's severity ratings are our own assessment, calculated from published guidance and your dog's weight. In an emergency, call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661.