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Did You Know… Colorful plastic glow-in-the-dark jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets and even hand-held glow sticks are
popular items often sold at fairs, festivals and other summer time events. While the luminescent liquid inside these products might look
like it could be poisonous, the relatively small quantity of fluid generally has a low potential for toxicity.
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Glow Jewelry
This oily, glowing substance is called dibutyl phthalate and can be found in a wide variety of products, from plastics
to insect repellents. Based on ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center experience, most animals that chew into glow jewelry can exhibit signs
such as profuse drooling, hyperactivity, agitation or aggressive behavior. However, while these effects may seem serious and quite
alarming to pet owners, they are typically transient (lasting only a few minutes) and are only a response to the unpleasant taste of the
liquid. Generally, the only treatment needed is diluting the taste residue with a small amount of milk, tuna juice or soft pet food; if
the residue is on the skin or hair coat, mild soap and water can be used to wash it off and avoid the possibility of further ingestion
via grooming.
If you suspect that your pet may have ingested a potentially harmful product or substance, contact your local
veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (1-888-426-4435) for immediate assistance.
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