Is borax dangerous to dog

Answer 1

Please do not use on pets or your yard. Borax has a skull and cross bone on the side for a reason. It is harmful. It causes kidney failure if they eat it and they are a lot closer to the ground than we are.

Actually, the box I have here in front of me does not have skull and crossbones as someone said above. I looked at every side of the box intently looking for said skull and cross bones. It's not as dangerous as the last poster suggests. It seems to be a mere overly emotional response to new information that must have been misunderstood. Borax is toxic and can cause serious health risks, but it would take a lot of regular exposure to the product directly or ingestion. So if you're stupid enough to sprinkle it into your dog's water or food bowls or give him/her baths in it, then you have reason for concern and that would beg the question concerning whether you should have a dog or not. Just read the websites I discovered below. I, personally, am trying to use it because it was recommended by my vet to rid my home of fleas.

As for sprinkling it on your yard... that's not smart, and it's also discouraged on of the websites below anyway.

This product is actually listed in a lot of website as a non-toxic way of ridding fleas, and it's much safer than the over the counter pesticides and flea collars and shampoos. See for yourself. Just type "borax is toxic" in Google. I bet you won't find many websites with any credibility.

My conclusion to borax's safety is this. It's just like every other cleaner. You have to clean up after using it, wear gloves, mask, whatever to protect yourself if you're concerned. Don't use it outside of the instructions unless you're sure it will be ok and don't use too much or put yourself at risk with cross contaminating food, dishes or water supply.

Also I want to mention that it is found naturally in fruits, leafy vegetables, wine, cider and beer in small quantities of course. That should not be cause for concern though, for even overdose of certain vitamins can cause health risks. The key is moderation. Too much of anything is bad.

Answer 2

Please do not use on pets or your yard. Borax has a skull and cross bone on the side for a reason. It is harmful. It causes kidney failure if they eat it and they are a lot closer to the ground than we are.

Actually, the box I have here in front of me does not have skull and crossbones as someone said above. I looked at every side of the box intently looking for said skull and cross bones. It's not as dangerous as the last poster suggests. It seems to be a mere overly emotional response to new information that must have been misunderstood. Borax is toxic and can cause serious health risks, but it would take a lot of regular exposure to the product directly or ingestion. So if you're stupid enough to sprinkle it into your dog's water or food bowls or give him/her baths in it, then you have reason for concern and that would beg the question concerning whether you should have a dog or not. Just read the websites I discovered below. I, personally, am trying to use it because it was recommended by my vet to rid my home of fleas.

As for sprinkling it on your yard... that's not smart, and it's also discouraged on of the websites below anyway.

This product is actually listed in a lot of website as a non-toxic way of ridding fleas, and it's much safer than the over the counter pesticides and flea collars and shampoos. See for yourself. Just type "borax is toxic" in Google. I bet you won't find many websites with any credibility.

My conclusion to borax's safety is this. It's just like every other cleaner. You have to clean up after using it, wear gloves, mask, whatever to protect yourself if you're concerned. Don't use it outside of the instructions unless you're sure it will be ok and don't use too much or put yourself at risk with cross contaminating food, dishes or water supply.

Also I want to mention that it is found naturally in fruits, leafy vegetables, wine, cider and beer in small quantities of course. That should not be cause for concern though, for even overdose of certain vitamins can cause health risks. The key is moderation. Too much of anything is bad.

Answer 3

Borax can be harmful to dogs if ingested in large quantities. It can cause gastrointestinal upset, vomiting, and potential chemical burns on contact with skin. It's important to keep borax and products containing borax out of reach of pets. If you suspect your dog has ingested borax, contact your veterinarian immediately.