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Category: Chemical

20 entries in the chemical category — sorted by risk.

Content compiled with reference to guidance from the Blue Cross, PDSA, Royal Veterinary College (RVC), Battersea, and Animal PoisonLine. This site does not provide veterinary advice — always consult a vet. Last reviewed: 27 September 2026.

Household chemicals include rodenticides, bleach, antifreeze, mothballs, and many 'natural' cleaning products. Most cause acute poisoning; some are delayed (rodenticides).

Toxic or dangerous (16)

Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) no Batteries no Bleach no Cannabis / CBD / edibles no Drain unblocker no Glue / adhesives no Gorilla Glue (polyurethane adhesive) no Laundry pods no Mothballs no Oven cleaner no Rat poison no Slug pellets no Tree water (Christmas) no Washing powder / liquid detergent no Weed killer (glyphosate) no White spirit / turpentine no

Caution — unsafe in amount or frequency (4)

Fertiliser caution Fireplace ash caution Glow sticks / light-up toys caution Silica gel caution

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Call your vet or out-of-hours emergency vet first. For poison advice, the Animal PoisonLine (UK) is on 01202 509000 — 24/7, charges apply. Your vet can also call the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) directly.