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🚨 DEADLY EMERGENCY

Call Your Vet or Poison Control IMMEDIATELY

Dryer Sheets

Also known as: Fabric Softener Sheets, Bounce Sheets

household • laundry_product
Toxic compound: Cationic detergents, fragrance chemicals

What Happens

Contains cationic surfactants causing chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Fragrances and softeners cause severe GI upset. Physical blockage also possible.

Timeline

Burns immediate; GI symptoms within 1-4 hours

🩺 Symptoms

Chemical burns, oral ulcers, GI upset, potential blockage

Do This Right Now

Remove sheet. Rinse mouth. Call vet immediately.

When to Worry

Drooling, pawing at mouth, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, ulcers in mouth

Vet Consultation

Emergency care. May need pain control, GI protectants, monitoring.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian for medical decisions.