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My cat licked Dettol from the floor. Is it harmful or toxic?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 5 months and 22 days old

My cat walked over a floor that is cleaned with Dettol, then started grooming his paws, what are, if any, potential problems to this?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 10th, 2019

Was the floor wet? Was the Dettol diluted? There should not be any problem with this. If anything it may cause a mild upset stomach that should resolve on it's own. In the future, just make sure the floor is dry before he walks on it.

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