Is herbicide harmful to dogs?
Summary
It appears you're asking about the potential harm of herbicides to dogs. Our forum users have shared a range of opinions. While some suggest herbicides are generally safe for pets, especially when used as directed, others express concern about long-term exposure and potential health risks. A key point is that the dosage and specific product成分 play a significant role in determining the level of risk. It's always best to use caution and common sense when applying any chemicals around pets.
Here's what our forum users are saying:
- "Herbicides are almost always safe for pets. The only one I know of that isn't is MSMA. Pesticides are different story." -- SouthEastTurf, Lawnsite.com
- "Than manufacturer of the most used turf weed control product...Trimec, mentions the safe use. https://www.domyown.com/is-trimec-classic-broadleaf-herbicide-safe-for-dogs-qa-38317.html#:~:text=Answer%3A,until%20everything%20is%20fully%20dry" -- RigglePLC, Lawnsite.com
- "The question is what does lower levels do to the animal, or human? Yes its almost impossible to get an immediate fatal dose but over the years, licking it's paws after being on the grass, etc?" -- Brucey, Lawnsite.com
- "Basically what I'm saying is we need to use common sense as people and dog owners. If you own a cat, well, you can spray the cat itself for all I care...Just kidding...maybe." -- Mark Oomkes, Lawnsite.com
- "Some weeds are more toxic than others and more toxic to grass. If your real concerned about the dogs eating grass, put out some dog and cat repellent where you spray. There are many things worse than roundup that a dog could get into. If it was a real problem we would know about it by now considering how long roundup and other glyphosate products have been on the market and how universally they are used." -- nik, Lawnsite.com
Post Mentions
- Lots of folks need to take a step back and think things through a little bit. For instance: Chocolate is poisonous to dogs. Yes, that is factual. BUT, as Riggle pointed out it is the dosage. In order for chocolate to harm a dog the dog needs to eat 1 oz/pound of the dog's weight of PURE...
- Herbicides are almost always safe for pets. The only one I know of that isn't is MSMA. Pesticides are different story.
- Some weeds are more toxic than others and more toxic to grass. If your real concerned about the dogs eating grass, put out some dog and cat repellent where you spray. There are many things worse than roundup that a dog could get into. If it was a real problem we would know about it by now...
- Ask this question in the organic side - try vinegar or a blend of vinegar and citrus acid or best use a small propane torch and burn it out - it may take several app's but this just means more money for you make sure she is aware it may take 5 or more times to get rid of the pest (Bermuda is the...
- Than manufacturer of the most used turf weed control product...Trimec, mentions the safe use. https://www.domyown.com/is-trimec-classic-broadleaf-herbicide-safe-for-dogs-qa-38317.html#:~:text=Answer%3A,until%20everything%20is%20fully%20dry The toxicity is listed as 0.625 mg/per kilogram. Same...
- The question is what does lower levels do to the animal, or human? Yes its almost impossible to get an immediate fatal dose but over the years, licking it's paws after being on the grass, etc?
- According to LD50 data, table vinegar is about five times more toxic than RoundUp is. Theroritically, it's safer to use RoundUp on your salad than vinegar. No, I won't try it.... but acedic acid also does not break down. It's toxic properties remain, while glyphyosate is gone as a chemical in 7...
- I don't want to start a huge argument here but I believe you are pretty loose with your statements. One in seven adults gets sick from herbicides. Show me the results of those tests. The EPA just completed a 21 year study that showed no link whatsoever between 2,4-d and cancer. Where are you...
- Yes I was able to keep my dog off the area till dry and that is easy. But I was unable to keep my own dog [with cancer] off the sprayed area as per the label but had zero but to let my dog venture out on the lawn days later. I have one client with a severe autoimmune disease and they clearly...
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