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Dove soap is very popular and is used by people all around the world! This means that many dogs may gain access to this soap too. But what happens if a dog eats Dove soap?
Has your dog eaten Dove soap? Are you worried the Dove soap will make your dog sick? If so, you’ve come to the right place. We understand it can be scary when your dog eats something like this.
We’ve put together some information about Dove soap and whether it can make a dog sick. Let’s get started!
What is Dove Soap?
Dove is a soap that’s great for sensitive and/or dried skin. It’s actually called a beauty bar rather than soap. Dove works to nourish and hydrate skin to keep it smoother and softer. It also works with your skin’s natural moisture barrier to hydrate the skin, making this an excellent product to use as a facial cleanser. It also works well on the body, especially for those who have dry skin.
Dove contains the following ingredients:
- Sodium lauroyl isethionate
- Stearic acid
- Sodium tallowate
- Sodium palmitate
- Lauric acid
- Water
- Sodium
- Cocamidopropyl betaine
- Sodium cocoate
- Sodium palm kernelate
- Sodium chloride
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Tetrasodium etidronate
- Maltol
- Titanium dioxide
While Dove soap is safe for humans when used as directed, what happens if a dog eats Dove soap?
Dove Soap & Dogs
The good news is that Dove soap doesn’t contain any toxic ingredients! However, it is possible that Dove could cause digestive upset, just like other ingestion of other types of soap could.
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Ask a Vet Live NowSymptoms of Dove Soap Ingestion in Dogs
While many dogs are fine, you may notice some of these symptoms if your dog eats Dove soap:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Lack of appetite
- Lethargy
If your dog is showing any of these symptoms, then you will need to monitor him. If diarrhea and vomiting last longer than 24 hours, then it’s time to call the vet. The concern is that continuous diarrhea and vomiting can cause dehydration.
The good news is that the vet has medications that can help stop the vomiting and diarrhea. In addition, the vet may treat your fur baby with IV fluids to help rehydrate him. In rare cases, your dog may need to be hospitalized overnight, depending on the severity of his symptoms.
Most dogs will make a full recovery after eating Dove soap and won’t require too much intervention. But if your dog has a penchant for eating soap, then be sure to keep it out of his reach!
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Rebecca MacMillan, BVetMed BSAVA PGCertSAM MRCVS
This article has been reviewed and approved by an independent Veterinarian: Rebecca is a companion animal vet who has always had a passion for writing and client communication. Since her graduation from the Royal Veterinary college in 2009 she has gained a wealth of experience in first opinion small animal practice, in both clinical and managerial roles. She currently works in the South West and deals with a variety of routine and emergency appointments, but particularly enjoys medicine cases. Outside of work and writing, she enjoys spending time with her family, including her bouncy flat coated retriever George!
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