Miracle-Gro is a brand of plant fertilizer that comes in both solid and liquid forms, with products suitable for everything from indoor houseplants to lawns, trees and shrubs. While the Food and Drug Administration classifies Miracle-Gro's ingredients as “Generally Recognized as Safe,” you should nonetheless take care when exposing your dog to Miracle-Gro, other Miracle-Gro-branded chemical products, and other lawn and garden chemicals.
Exposure
According to the company, pets may enter a treated area immediately after use. However, the contents of Miracle-Gro can potentially irritate skin and eyes on contact. For maximum safety, keep your dog away until the product has dried, or water the area immediately after application to wash the Miracle-Gro into the soil before letting your dog out to play.
Ingestion
The ingredients of Miracle-Gro are nontoxic, according to its Materials Safety Data Sheet, but ingestion can cause gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting and diarrhea. If you suspect your dog has ingested any Miracle-Gro product, you should provide him with plenty of water and call poison control or your veterinarian for advice.
References
- Scotts: Kids, Pets, and Feeding Lawns
- Department of Health and Human Services Household Products Database: Miracle Gro Liquid All Purpose Plant Food 8-7-6
- Department of Health and Human Services Household Products Database: Miracle Gro All Purpose Plant Food Concentrate 15-30-15
- Department of Health and Human Services Household Products Database: Miracle Gro Liquid All Purpose Plant Food 12-4-8
- ASPCA: Poison Control: Okay or No Way?
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