🧪 Automotive

Windshield Washer Fluid

🚫 Toxic for Cats

Danger — seek vet help

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For Dogs

🚫 Toxic

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For Cats

🚫 Toxic

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⚠️ Symptoms to Watch For

Incoordination, vomiting, seizures, blindness, death

📋 What You Need to Know

Most contain methanol (wood alcohol), metabolized into formaldehyde and formic acid causing blindness and death. Even small amounts are dangerous.

Source: Pet Poison Helpline

🚨 If your cat ingested this, act fast

Call ASPCA Poison Control: (888) 426-4435 or your emergency vet immediately.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is windshield washer fluid safe for cats?

Windshield Washer Fluid is considered TOXIC for cats. Most contain methanol (wood alcohol), metabolized into formaldehyde and formic acid causing blindness and death. Even small amounts are dangerous.

What are the symptoms if my cat eats windshield washer fluid?

Symptoms may include: Incoordination, vomiting, seizures, blindness, death.

What should I do if my cat eats windshield washer fluid?

Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed by a professional.