Dog owners warned cleaning products could be ‘fatal’ without this 2 hour rule

Spring cleaning is a popular bank holiday activity for many house-holds, with a survey last year revealing that about 1 in 3 people use the bank holiday to clean. Worryingly, 29% of pet owners don’t buy pet-safe cleaning products, putting pets at high risk.

With some products capable of causing severe reactions, Chris Maxted, director of dog safety gate Dog-G8 www.dog-g8.com shares how owners can tackle this job while keeping their pet safe.

Dangers of cleaning product for pets

“Something as simple as walking across a freshly mopped floor and then licking their paws can expose dogs to chemical residues.

“Bleach, drain cleaners and even products marketed as natural can still be harmful to dogs as it can contain irritants, artificial fragrances and essential oils, or toxic scents like lemons and citrus which are all unsafe to inhale and could be fatal.”

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