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Dog got detergent on face. Is lethargy from poisoning or fireworks?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 6 months old | 17 lbs

You Hi. This afternoon, 8 hrs ago I saw laundry detergent on my dogs face. not sure if he actually ate any. I immediately cleaned him up. He has been fine since then. No vomiting or diarrhea. He had Regular bowel movement Later .Was very active for rest of the evening. But now he looks very lethargic and scared from the fireworks in the neighborhood. Is he actually tired for having a log day or are the detergent poisoning symptoms kicking in now?

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on October 27th, 2019

Hi, I think that most likely he is frightened from the fireworks as the detergent would have caused signs such as salivating and not eating soon after ingestion. If possible, on e the fireworks stop, I would recommend to have him checked over if you are still worried about him. Hope all goes well !

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