Yahoo Answers is shutting down on 4 May 2021 (Eastern Time) and the Yahoo Answers website is now in read-only mode. There will be no changes to other Yahoo properties or services, or your Yahoo account. You can find more information about the Yahoo Answers shutdown and how to download your data on this help page.

arbiter
Lv 7
arbiter asked in PetsCats · 9 years ago

Dettol products and cats?

I ditched my bottle of Dettol disinfectant when I noticed a warning that it was not suitable for use around cats.

Does this apply to other Dettol products as well (wipes/surface spray)?

4 Answers

Relevance
  • Michele the Louis Wain cat
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
    Favourite answer

    Dettol, Zoflora and any other disinfectant containing phenols (will turn cloudy when mixed with water) are dangerous to cats if they ingest them because they can't eliminate the toxins. Personally I'd be wary of using any other Dettol based products on areas where the cat might walk.

    http://www.fabcats.org/owners/poisons/article.html

  • guyk
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    1

    Source(s): Avoid Cat Urine Marking http://catpeenomore.enle.info/?CeNq
  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Wipes are ok, but spray has to be used with door closed, as I have cats myself, I close the door and spray then still with the door closed, wait 5 mins then open the door (Same with mopping)

  • Lanabelle
    9 years ago

    always check the label first and you want to avoid anything phenol based such as jeyes fluid etc, the tip is usually not to use anything with a cloudy appearance but others that do not have a cloudy appearance may still cause harm.

    Source(s): student vet nurse and mother to 1 one gorg horsey, 1 springer girlie and 2 pretty kitties
Still have questions? Get answers by asking now.