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Poison - Petroleum Products (Kerosene, Gasoline)
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Petroleum poisoning includes motor oil, turpentine, gas, lighter fluid, paint thinner, and kerosene. Because pets are curious creatures they will tend to get into everything and then proceed to put it in their mouths. If they smell a sweet scent or distinct taste they may ingest it and it could become fatal. It is important to identify the ingested or contacted item and get emergency help immediately. The ASPCA animal poison control will give you more specific information than your local poison control as they specialize with animal poisons however they do have a minimal charge.


1   Try to identify the toxic substance collect any empty bottles or containers, and check for distinctive odors
2   Look for traces in or around the mouth to identify the substance
3   If your cat vomits, note carefully the appearance of the vomit and collect them in a plastic baggy for identification
4   Try to estimate the amount that the pet has eaten. Some things are only toxic in large doses
5   If the skin was exposed then rinse the area with running cool water and then bathe with Joy soap and rinse again
6   Call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center hotline which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at (888) 426-4435 there is a $60 consultation fee, payable by credit card, for this service and this includes ALL follow-up consultations should you or your vet need further assistance with your pet’s case
DO NOT induce vomiting or give activated charcoal
Note any symptoms that your pet may be having

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