Is Cats Safe?
Is Pine-Sol (pine-oil cleaners) Safe for Cats?
No — Pine-Sol (pine-oil cleaners) is toxic to cats.
Pine-Sol (pine-oil cleaners) is listed as toxic to cats by UW–Madison Shelter Medicine; ASPCApro. Cats metabolise many plant and chemical compounds poorly, so keep Pine-Sol (pine-oil cleaners) away from your cat and treat any exposure seriously.
| Category | Household |
|---|---|
| Also known as | pine sol, pinesol, pine oil cleaner, -sol cleaner |
Signs to watch for in cats
Cats can't conjugate the phenols/pine-oil monoterpenes (the SDS still lists pine oil, isopropanol, glycolic acid). Drooling, vomiting, ataxia, tremors, liver/kidney injury, CNS depression. Shelter-medicine consensus: don't use phenol/'-sol' cleaners where cats roam.
If your cat may have been exposed to Pine-Sol (pine-oil cleaners):
- Don't wait for symptoms; don't induce vomiting unless a professional tells you to.
- Note what and how much, and take any packaging with you.
- Call your vet or a 24/7 line now — Pet Poison Helpline 855-764-7661 · ASPCA 888-426-4435.
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Source: UW–Madison Shelter Medicine; ASPCApro ↗
Frequently asked questions
Is Pine-Sol (pine-oil cleaners) toxic to cats?
Yes. Pine-Sol (pine-oil cleaners) is reported toxic to cats by UW–Madison Shelter Medicine; ASPCApro. Keep it away from your cat.
What are the symptoms if a cat is exposed to Pine-Sol (pine-oil cleaners)?
Reported signs include: Cats can't conjugate the phenols/pine-oil monoterpenes (the SDS still lists pine oil, isopropanol, glycolic acid). Drooling, vomiting, ataxia, tremors, liver/kidney injury, CNS depression. Shelter-medicine consensus: don't use phenol/'-sol' cleaners where cats roam.
What should I do if my cat ate Pine-Sol (pine-oil cleaners)?
Contact your vet or a 24/7 animal poison line right away: Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661) or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435).