Is it safe for my dog to eat grass sprayed with weed killer?

Hello. Most sprays are safe for pets once the spray has dried, or has been watered into the lawn. I would be sure there are no food or water bowls that might have been sprayed. Either toss them or wash in hot soapy water. The same goes for any chew toys out there. But generally, once a spray has dried, or the area has been watered down & allowed to dry, pets can roam freely, again. The only concerns would be if your dog eats a lot of grass, or finds something to chew on that was left out & sprayed, so keep an eye out for this. It might also be a good idea just to wipe paws off with a damp paper towel once they are ready to come back indoors. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello. This really depends on the product used. Some allow pets out immediately, some require watering in, while others are safe after the product has dried ( if sprayed on ). In most cases, it should be safe to allow your cat out a full 24 hours after a product has been applied, & this may be the safest regardless of which product was used. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

It should not be harmful for her but I do think you should wait a couple days before allowing her to be on it so it has time to get into the soil. Grass seeds are not toxic but they can cause problems if one of the seeds burrows into her skin.

That's a good question. I recommend you contact the pet poison helpline and let them know the chemicals that were used so that they can let you know if George needs to be seen by a vet. If you are unsure what was used on the lawn, contact the company that applied it. If you notice vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, or decreased energy, I recommend you have George seen by a vet right away, as those could be some symptoms of illness due to toxin ingestion. https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/

If your dog eats some grass that had fertilizer applied to it, it rarely leads to serious poisoning; that said, more serious signs can be seen when the product is directly ingested (i.e., right out of the bag). If ingested directly from the bag, the results can include tremors and seizures. The most important thing is to make sure it’s not a fertilizer that has more dangerous products in it – some may contain iron, which can result in iron poisoning, and less common types may contain very dangerous insecticides such as carbamates or organophosphates. Thankfully, the EPA has limited the availability of these latter, more dangerous types of products. Carbamates and organophosphates can result in more serious, life-threatening clinical signs such as, drooling, vomiting, severe lethargy/collapse, diarrhea, excessive tearing, urination, abnormal heart rates, difficulty breathing (due to bronchoconstriction), tremors, seizures and death. If you suspect that your dog may have been exposed to something poisonous, contact your veterinarian or emergency veterinarian immediately. When in doubt, call ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. They may be able to instruct you on how to induce vomiting and whether or not there is a poisoning risk.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It depends on the chemical on what signs you can see. Vomiting, diarrhea, increased salivation, tremors, seizures, twitching are the most common signs if an animal eats a pesticide. Most pesticides sprayed on the lawn are not the cause of most cases of vomiting and diarrhea though they tend to always get blamed. If Bella drank from the bottle or ate a lot of the plant with the chemical then the her signs could be from the weed killer. I am glad she is better and if she is eating, drinking and acting fine hopefully all is good now! I hope this helps!

Kitty grass and cat nip should not hurt Parker but if he eats too much, it may make him throw up. Unless Parker seems to really like those things, I wouldn't worry about purchasing them specifically for him.