Dicamba and Pets
Find out if Dicamba is toxic to dogs and cats.
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Dicamba is a broad-spectrum herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds in lawns, turf, and agricultural settings. Products containing dicamba may be sold as concentrates, granules, or ready-to-use sprays, and they can pose a poisoning risk to dogs and cats if pets walk through treated areas, groom contaminated fur, or drink from puddles where the product was recently applied.
Exposure most commonly happens when pets contact grass or plants that are still wet from application, then lick their paws or coat. Pets may also ingest spilled concentrate, chew on granules,
Is Dicamba Toxic to Dogs?
Dicamba can cause vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, and muscle weakness in dogs if licked from paws or fur; ingestion of concentrates can be more severe.
Is Dicamba Toxic to Cats?
Cats are especially sensitive to dicamba; even small exposures can cause GI upset, lethargy, muscle weakness, tremors, and neurological signs.
Active Ingredients
- dicamba
Pest Targeted
- broadleaf weeds
Formulation
liquid concentrate, emulsifiable concentrate, granules, ready-to-use spray
Signal Word
caution
Application Area
lawns, turf, agricultural fields, rights-of-way
EPA Registration Number
EPA Reg. No. varies by product
Symptoms to Watch For
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- hypersalivation
- lethargy
- muscle weakness
- tremors
- ataxia
- loss of appetite
- abdominal pain
What If My Pet Was Exposed to Dicamba?
Remove your pet from the treated area, prevent further contact, and contact your veterinarian or a pet poison control center immediately. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed by a professional. Bring the product label or container to the vet.
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Vet's Note
PetPilot provides general information for educational purposes. While we reference authoritative veterinary organizations, this page has not been individually reviewed by a veterinarian for your specific pet. Individual animals may react differently based on age, weight, breed, health conditions, and amount consumed. Always consult your veterinarian or a poison control center for personalized advice, especially if your pet is ill, injured, pregnant, nursing, or on medication.