Alcohol (solvent)
Also appears on labels as: isopropyl alcohol, alcohol, denatured alcohol, alcohol denat., sd alcohol, naturally derived alcohol
Ethanol or isopropyl alcohol, used to dissolve other ingredients and help a spray dry fast.
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- Where it comes from
- Fermentation (ethanol) or synthesis from petroleum (isopropyl alcohol). Denatured alcohol has had something added to make it undrinkable.
- Why it's in the product
- Solvent and drying agent.
- Safety and toxicity
- The Merck Veterinary Manual lists both alcohols as toxic to pets that swallow them. Alcohol also stings broken skin.
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.
Found in 4 scored products
Lowest scores first. Its presence here is not what drove those scores.
