{"id":4532,"date":"2022-08-18T03:15:02","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T03:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-face-cream-toxic-to-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-08-19T10:38:00","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T10:38:00","slug":"is-face-cream-toxic-to-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-face-cream-toxic-to-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Face Cream toxic to dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-face-cream-toxic-to-dogs\/#Is_Face_Cream_toxic_to_dogs\" title=\"Is Face Cream toxic to dogs?\">Is Face Cream toxic to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-face-cream-toxic-to-dogs\/#Is_moisturizer_poisonous_to_dogs\" title=\"Is moisturizer poisonous to dogs?\">Is moisturizer poisonous to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-face-cream-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_human_creams_are_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"What human creams are safe for dogs?\">What human creams are safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-face-cream-toxic-to-dogs\/#Why_does_my_dog_lick_my_Moisturiser\" title=\"Why does my dog lick my Moisturiser?\">Why does my dog lick my Moisturiser?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-face-cream-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_ointment\" title=\"What happens if my dog eats ointment?\">What happens if my dog eats ointment?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-face-cream-toxic-to-dogs\/#Can_you_use_baby_oil_on_dogs\" title=\"Can you use baby oil on dogs?\">Can you use baby oil on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-face-cream-toxic-to-dogs\/#Can_you_put_Vaseline_on_a_dog\" title=\"Can you put Vaseline on a dog?\">Can you put Vaseline on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-face-cream-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_is_safe_pain_relief_for_dogs\" title=\"What is safe pain relief for dogs?\">What is safe pain relief for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-face-cream-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_do_vets_prescribe_for_dog_allergies\" title=\"What do vets prescribe for dog allergies?\">What do vets prescribe for dog allergies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-face-cream-toxic-to-dogs\/#Is_there_a_lotion_for_dogs\" title=\"Is there a lotion for dogs?\">Is there a lotion for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-face-cream-toxic-to-dogs\/#Can_dogs_lick_lotion_off_your_skin\" title=\"Can dogs lick lotion off your skin?\">Can dogs lick lotion off your skin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-face-cream-toxic-to-dogs\/#Why_do_dogs_lick_peoples_skin\" title=\"Why do dogs lick people\u2019s skin?\">Why do dogs lick people\u2019s skin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-face-cream-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_licks_hydrocortisone_cream\" title=\"What happens if my dog licks hydrocortisone cream?\">What happens if my dog licks hydrocortisone cream?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-face-cream-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_licks_Neosporin\" title=\"What happens if a dog licks Neosporin?\">What happens if a dog licks Neosporin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-face-cream-toxic-to-dogs\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_licks_Benadryl\" title=\"What happens if a dog licks Benadryl?\">What happens if a dog licks Benadryl?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-face-cream-toxic-to-dogs\/#Is_triple_antibiotic_ointment_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"Is triple antibiotic ointment safe for dogs?\">Is triple antibiotic ointment safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Face_Cream_toxic_to_dogs\"><\/span>Is Face Cream toxic to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Ingestion of large amounts of moisturizing lotions can cause drooling, vomiting and diarrhea in pets. These lotions can contain lots of chemicals and compounds that act as humectants and emollients. Emollients become oily with the heat of the body (or stomach) and can cause GI upset.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-human-antibiotic-cream-is-safe-for-dogs\/\">What human antibiotic cream is safe for dogs?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-moisturizer-poisonous-to-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_moisturizer_poisonous_to_dogs\"><\/span>Is moisturizer poisonous to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No, you shouldn\u2019t slather Fluffy with your favorite moisturizer. Pets tend to lick off whatever is applied to their coat and some human skin lotions contain chemicals that shouldn\u2019t be swallowed. Ingestion of moisturizers may cause drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea in pets.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wEmskpGljMU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-human-creams-are-safe-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_human_creams_are_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>What human creams are safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My Top 10 List of Over-the-Counter Human Meds That Can Be Used on Pets<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pepcid AC (famotidine)<\/li>\n<li>Tagamet HB (cimetidine)<\/li>\n<li>Aspirin.<\/li>\n<li>Artificial tears and other ophthalmic lubricants.<\/li>\n<li>Benadryl (diphenhydramine)<\/li>\n<li>Zyrtec (cetirizine)<\/li>\n<li>Claritin (loratadine)<\/li>\n<li>Neosporin and antibiotic gels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 1 --><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-lick-my-moisturiser\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_lick_my_Moisturiser\"><\/span>Why does my dog lick my Moisturiser?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A: Dogs do love to lick us, for lots of different reasons. One is that our skin is salty.\u00a0 I\u2019m not sure why, but the scent or taste of lotion or sunscreen also seems to encourage dogs to lick. And dogs just love the scent of us \u2014 stinky feet and all.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/53QBE7A1-gE\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-ointment\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_ointment\"><\/span>What happens if my dog eats ointment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even worse if he eats it. Less than two teaspoons can be toxic, whether ingested or applied to the skin, causing weakness, central nervous system depression, incoordination, tremors, hypothermia, even liver damage.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-use-baby-oil-on-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_baby_oil_on_dogs\"><\/span>Can you use baby oil on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A. All petroleum distillates (oil products \u2013 motor oil, baby oil etc.) are dangerous to pets \u2013 just stay away.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-put-vaseline-on-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_Vaseline_on_a_dog\"><\/span>Can you put Vaseline on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is vaseline is toxic for dogs? Technically no, vaseline is not toxic to your dog. It is also usually not the best choice as your dog can lick it off their skin or paws. If your pup ingests enough they might get an upset stomach, which can lead to vomiting or diarrhea if they ingest enough.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-safe-pain-relief-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_safe_pain_relief_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is safe pain relief for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, help reduce swelling, stiffness, and joint pain in humans, and they can do the same for your dog.<br \/>\nThere are some of the available NSAIDs just for dogs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>carprofen (Novox or Rimadyl)<\/li>\n<li>deracoxib (Deramaxx)<\/li>\n<li>firocoxib (Previcox)<\/li>\n<li>meloxicam (Metacam )<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-193293 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-safe-pain-relief-for-dogs-1.jpg\" alt=\"What is safe pain relief for dogs?\" width=\"2119\" height=\"1415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-safe-pain-relief-for-dogs-1.jpg 2119w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-safe-pain-relief-for-dogs-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-safe-pain-relief-for-dogs-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-safe-pain-relief-for-dogs-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-safe-pain-relief-for-dogs-1-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-safe-pain-relief-for-dogs-1-2048x1368.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2119px) 100vw, 2119px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jBI5x5rBAjc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-vets-prescribe-for-dog-allergies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_vets_prescribe_for_dog_allergies\"><\/span>What do vets prescribe for dog allergies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When strict flea control is not possible, or in cases of severe itching, your veterinarian may prescribe antihistamines or corticosteroids (steroids) to block the acute allergic reaction and give immediate relief.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-there-a-lotion-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_lotion_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is there a lotion for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This fresh topical lotion offers pets fast and effective relief from skin irritations; yeast problems, hot spots, black skin disease, scaly skin, flea allergies, dermatitis and dry skin conditions including dandruff.\u00a0 DERMagic Skin Rescue Lotion works on dogs, cats or horses and is made in the USA.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-lick-lotion-off-your-skin\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_lick_lotion_off_your_skin\"><\/span>Can dogs lick lotion off your skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ingestion of large amounts of moisturizing lotions can cause drooling, vomiting and diarrhea in pets. \u2026 If ingested by dogs or cats it can cause fluid buildup in the lungs and heart failure, with initial signs of vomiting and lethargy. Never let your pet lick your head after an application.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-lick-people-s-skin\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_lick_peoples_skin\"><\/span>Why do dogs lick people\u2019s skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs may lick because they like the salty taste of their owner\u2019s skin, as a sign of affection, or out of habit and boredom. Licking can also be calming or soothing, much like when people receive a relaxing massage.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OeHnKuXATR4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-my-dog-licks-hydrocortisone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_licks_hydrocortisone_cream\"><\/span>What happens if my dog licks hydrocortisone cream?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>History of Hydrocortisone Use on Dogs<\/p>\n<p>Following research that has been carried out into the use of this steroid cream on dogs, it has been discovered that if the cream is ingested by pets through licking and swallowing, it can cause various side effects. This includes stomach upsets and other side effects.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r9w-UlHltVs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-a-dog-licks-neosporin\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_licks_Neosporin\"><\/span>What happens if a dog licks Neosporin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThe main concern regarding ingestion of Neosporin is the potential impact to the GI flora (normal gut bacteria), resulting in GI upset such as vomiting and diarrhea,\u201d explains Dr. Grimmett. \u201cA second potential cause of GI upset would be the lubricant base, which could also give them diarrhea, etc.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-a-dog-licks-benadryl\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_licks_Benadryl\"><\/span>What happens if a dog licks Benadryl?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Toxicity resulting from a large ingestion of a product like Benadryl is caused by the overconsumption of ingredients in the antihistamine. Safe under normal circumstances, the overdose of products that cause effects like drowsiness, muscle tremors, and agitation can be dangerous for your pet, leading to poisoning.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-triple-antibiotic-ointment-safe-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_triple_antibiotic_ointment_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is triple antibiotic ointment safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Triple Antibiotic is a great ointment. You can use it on your pets. It\u2019s safe. It\u2019s a great way to clean and protect the wound.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is Face Cream toxic to dogs?Is moisturizer poisonous to dogs?What human creams are safe for dogs?Why does my dog lick my Moisturiser?What happens if my dog eats ointment?Can you use baby oil on dogs?Can you put Vaseline on a dog?What is safe pain relief for dogs?What do vets prescribe for dog allergies?Is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193295,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4532","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Is-Face-Cream-toxic-to-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4532"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4532"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4532\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193296,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4532\/revisions\/193296"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193295"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4532"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4532"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4532"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}