Household products
Is expanding glue toxic to cats and dogs?
Also sold as polyurethane glue, Gorilla Glue, construction adhesive
Cats
ToxicDogs
Highly toxicPolyurethane glues expand in the warm, moist stomach into a hard mass that can block the gut. A small amount swallowed can need surgery. Go to a vet straight away.
By Maya HartIf your pet got into it
- Go to a vet now.
- Do not make your pet sick — the glue can stick in the gullet.
- The vet will X-ray to see whether a mass has formed.
Signs to watch for
- Retching and vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Swollen, painful belly
- Lethargy
How much is dangerous
As little as a tablespoon can expand to a mass that blocks the stomach.
Keeping it safe
- Store DIY products away from pets and clean up spills immediately
The details
Dogs chew glue bottles left on the floor during DIY projects. The glue foams and hardens inside the stomach over the next hours, so a dog that seems fine at first can become very unwell later.
Questions owners ask
Is expanding glue toxic to cats?
Yes — toxic.
Is expanding glue toxic to dogs?
Yes — highly toxic.
How much is dangerous?
As little as a tablespoon can expand to a mass that blocks the stomach.
What should I do if my pet got into it?
Go to a vet now. Do not make your pet sick — the glue can stick in the gullet. The vet will X-ray to see whether a mass has formed.
Sources
Tailwise is for general information and is reviewed by veterinary professionals, but it is not a substitute for advice from your own vet, who knows your pet. How we check facts