Many oven and grill cleaners are strongly alkaline and can cause deep corrosive burns to the mouth, esophagus, stomach, skin, and eyes.
Call a vet or poison control now. Do not wait for symptoms.
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Compiled from veterinary poison-control and medical references, including the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, Pet Poison Helpline, and Merck Veterinary Manual.
Part of our guide to Dog Got Into Oven Cleaner: Exposure Guide, Symptoms & What to Do.
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Why Oven Cleaner is dangerous
Many oven and grill cleaners are strongly alkaline and can cause deep corrosive burns to the mouth, esophagus, stomach, skin, and eyes.
Signs to watch for
Drooling, severe mouth pain, vomiting, coughing, swallowing trouble, eye pain, burns
Related items
Check the exact item or ingredient before assuming two similar exposures carry the same risk.
What to do next
Do not induce vomiting or give an acid or alkaline 'neutralizer.' Rinse exposed eyes or skin with water and call immediately.
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A closer look at oven cleaner
Many oven and grill cleaners are strongly alkaline and can cause deep corrosive burns to the mouth, esophagus, stomach, skin, and eyes. The details below use the specific facts for this exposure, rather than treating it like every other househol question.
1. Start with the exact exposure
For a closely related comparison, read Zep Acidic Toilet Bowl Cleaner. Any suspected lick, swallowed product, chewed can, or eye exposure should be treated as urgent because even small amounts can injure tissue.
2. Use the facts to decide whether to monitor or call
Another helpful reference is Rat/Mouse Bait (Rodenticide). Do not induce vomiting or give food, charcoal, or another product unless a veterinarian or poison specialist directs you. Call your veterinarian or an animal poison control center with the exact product or plant, amount, time, and your dog's weight.
3. If the details are uncertain
Follow the first 10 minutes guide. Do not induce vomiting or give an acid or alkaline 'neutralizer.' Rinse exposed eyes or skin with water and call immediately.
FAQ
Any suspected lick, swallowed product, chewed can, or eye exposure should be treated as urgent because even small amounts can injure tissue.
Do not induce vomiting or give food, charcoal, or another product unless a veterinarian or poison specialist directs you.
Call your veterinarian or an animal poison control center with the exact product or plant, amount, time, and your dog's weight.
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Household Hazards
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
- Merck Veterinary Manual: overview of household hazard toxicoses in animals