My cat got human argan oil shampoo on her. Is it toxic? What to do?

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Hello I recently showered my car using this argan oil shampoo it is orange scented and iam scared of it is toxic to my cat and if it is please tell me to to treat her. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 1 year and 5 months old | 11 lbs

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. As long as your cat doesn't eat/drink an excessive amount of this shampoo, she should be just fine. And as long as you didn't get any into her eyes, she should be OK. In the future, it is not recommended to use human shampoos on animals - there are special animal shampoos that are not as irritating if gotten into the eyes, and nontoxic if consumed. I recommend monitoring for any vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, or any neurologic signs such as tremors or seizures. These could indicate a toxicity. If she is squinting her eyes, this could mean you got shampoo in her eyes and caused damage to her corneas. If you see any of these signs, she should be seen by a veterinarian right away. I hope this is helpful!

My cat got human argan oil shampoo on her. Is it toxic? What to do?

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