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Is a car's front vent a source of dangerous fluid for my dog to lick?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 20 lbs

about this post: thank you for your help! but i think i wasn’t clear on my question; what i was wondering is it that’s a place where a car would spill dangerous things (like you mention oil or antifreeze) from? you know how dogs are, one moment they’re sniffing, the other they’re licking it! i try to avoid him doing that so that’s why is was wondering if things come out from there (or if it’s likely to be pee) or if spilt things come from underneath the car to the floor? thank you!!

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Jessica Desrosiers

Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on June 19th, 2019

That is an air intake vent usually for helping keep the engine and other car parts cool, and there shouldn't be any leakage from it. Most things will leak from underneath a car depending on where fluids are kept in the car. I would not be concerned, and if you are worried about your dog ingesting something, keeping them on a leash and not allowing them near cars is best.
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