Dust-control oils
Also appears on labels as: c15-30 hydrotreated alkanes, c20-50 hydrotreated alkanes, distillates, petroleum, hydrotreated light paraffinic, hydrotreated light paraffinic petroleum distillates
Highly refined mineral oils, listed as hydrotreated alkanes or paraffinic distillates, sprayed on clay litter or a powder to keep the dust down.
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- Where it comes from
- Refined and hydrotreated from petroleum.
- Why it's in the product
- Less dust when litter is poured or scratched.
- Safety and toxicity
- The Merck Veterinary Manual's concern with petroleum products is breathing droplets into the lungs. The line names what the oil is, so it carries no flag.
General reference, not veterinary advice. Dose, breed, and existing conditions change the answer, so talk to your vet before changing what your pet eats. Think we got this wrong? Tell us and we log it publicly.
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