Petroleum Jelly

Is petroleum jelly poisonous to pets?

- Paula M.

Petroleum jelly products contain petrolatum, which can cause gastrointestinal upset and have a laxative effect. And while not as volatile as other hydrocarbons, petroleum jelly may pose a slight risk for aspiration pneumonia if it gets inhaled into the lungs (via initial ingestion or vomiting).  Based on this information, we advise keeping petrolatum products out of the reach of your pets.

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