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My dog ate food that touched a disinfecting wipe. Should I be worried?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 50 lbs

Hi! I was cleaning my counters with an arm and hammer essentials disinfecting wipe. I picked up a piece of food with my hand (I believe before the wipe got it it) and it fell on the floor. If the wipe DID touch it or the food touched a piece of the wet counter what should I do? He seems perfectly fine and is begging for more. I honestly don’t think the wipe touched it but I want to be sure I do the right thing

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Linda G,  MS, DVM

Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 20th, 2021

Hello. I am so sorry no one addressed your concerns earlier, but if Tadpole is still acting well, he will remain so. Many things in life have the ability to be toxic, but the amount touched, or consumed accounts for a lot. A tiny, inconsequential amount of disinfectant that might be accidentally swallowed would not cause me to worry one minute. Do not worry about Tadpole. He should be just fine. Thanks for contacting JustAnswer.
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