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Check Windex for your dog
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Why Windex needs caution
Windex and other glass cleaners vary by formula. A small lick of a label-used, dried surface is often lower risk, but liquid product can irritate the mouth and stomach and ammonia-containing formulas need prompt product-specific advice.
Signs to watch for
Drooling, vomiting, mouth irritation, coughing, eye redness or pain
What to do next
Keep your dog away from the wet area, do not induce vomiting, and call your veterinarian or animal poison control for swallowed liquid, eye exposure, coughing, or ongoing signs.
A lick of dried residue differs from drinking cleaner, chewing a spray bottle, or eye exposure. Check the exact label and keep it available when you call.
Can I treat this at home?
Do not induce vomiting or give food, charcoal, or another product unless a veterinarian or poison specialist directs you.
When should I call the vet?
Call your veterinarian or an animal poison control center with the exact product or plant, amount, time, and your dog's weight.
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.