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Hello. I was washing my hands when I had to grab my cat, so I got a lot of soapy residue on him. It was antibacterial Dawn soap and contained chloroxylenol 0.30% which I hear is a very toxic ingredient to cats when I googled. I finished washing my hands and wet his fur a few times to try to remove whatever soap may have dried on his coat. Should I be worried?
Updated On January 22nd, 2021
Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | neutered
Answered By Lauren Jones VMD 119
Veterinarian
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Don't worry at all! Chloroxylenol is actually used in some surgical scrubs and some medicated shampoos, which are labeled for use in cats and dogs. Since you rinsed Leon's fur as much as possible, he should be absolutely fine. The only time a problem would arise would be if he had ingested a fair amount of the soap.
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