Cationic detergents are cleaning agents or soaps that contain positively charged molecules. They are used to clean various surfaces by attracting dirt and grease, making it easier to remove them.
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You might recognize batteries and fireworks as objects that can leak corrosive material, and therefore should not be consumed, (seriously, some dogs will really eat anything) but did you know that fabric sheets
contain cationic detergents?
Once you have prevented further exposure to the potpourri oil, you should contact your veterinarian or an animal poison center and be ready to give the ingredients of the potpourri to determine if there are
cationic detergents in the liquid, in addition to the essential oils.
Liquid potpourri contain chemicals
called cationic detergents, and when ingested by cats, it can result in severe chemical burns in the mouth, fever, difficulty breathing and tremors.
Benzalkonium chloride is
a cationic detergent that can be found in many household disinfectants, including commonly used antibacterial sprays and patio cleaners.
And while this is true, it can also lead to serious problems for your pets, especially when it comes to liquid potpourri which is made from essential oils and
cationic detergents.
Potpourri contains essential oils and
cationic detergents, both of which are a no - no for kitties.
Liquid potpourris pose risks because they contain essential oils and
cationic detergents that can severely damage your pet's mouth, eyes and skin.
They typically contain
cationic detergents and essential oils that, if consumed by a cat, can cause severe chemical burns in the mouth, fever, difficulty breathing and tremors.
Cationic detergents can be caustic.
In both ingestion and skin contact, the cat may have extensive damage from
the cationic detergents in the potpourri oil.
Some products also contain
cationic detergents, in which case the signs tend to be much worse.
Fabric Softener Sheets Fabric softeners contain
cationic detergents.