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DJ30 · 06-05-2006, 11:53 AM

I'm getting my Yorkie on Sat., and I was wondering if the Benefect Botanical Disinfectant is safe to use for pet toys since they go in the dog's mouth? Can my dog chew on her toys when the disinfectant is dry without it being harmful to her? I e-mailed the manufacturer and this is their response:

"Regarding your inquiry, Benefect’s ingredients are all Food and Drug Administration approved as food additives or GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) listed. This allows Benefect to be the only hospital grade disinfectant to have a toxicity level 10 times less than that of vinegar and legally be exempt from any warning labels on the packaging. If your animals ingest Benefect there is a very low likelihood of any ill health effects from the product.

With these safety characteristics Benefect is currently used by many of Canada’s top kennels. They use the product in pens to keep the new pups free from infection, the kennels to transport the dogs to shows, to disinfect around the eating areas and anywhere else germs are a concern.

Benefect is also an excellent odour neutralizer for skunk odour and ridding the odour left over from any messes that dogs may make."

The product sheet says it's safe for cutting boards, children's toys, pet areas...etc. Here's a link to their website: http://www.sensiblelifeproducts.com/...infectants.htm

Do you think it's safe for me to use on my Yorkie's toys? What do you use to clean your dogs' toys with? Do you use regular bar soap and water?

Thanks!

06-05-2006, 11:53 AM	#1
DJ30 YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 311	Benefect Disinfectant for Toys I'm getting my Yorkie on Sat., and I was wondering if the Benefect Botanical Disinfectant is safe to use for pet toys since they go in the dog's mouth? Can my dog chew on her toys when the disinfectant is dry without it being harmful to her? I e-mailed the manufacturer and this is their response: "Regarding your inquiry, Benefect’s ingredients are all Food and Drug Administration approved as food additives or GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) listed. This allows Benefect to be the only hospital grade disinfectant to have a toxicity level 10 times less than that of vinegar and legally be exempt from any warning labels on the packaging. If your animals ingest Benefect there is a very low likelihood of any ill health effects from the product. With these safety characteristics Benefect is currently used by many of Canada’s top kennels. They use the product in pens to keep the new pups free from infection, the kennels to transport the dogs to shows, to disinfect around the eating areas and anywhere else germs are a concern. Benefect is also an excellent odour neutralizer for skunk odour and ridding the odour left over from any messes that dogs may make." The product sheet says it's safe for cutting boards, children's toys, pet areas...etc. Here's a link to their website: http://www.sensiblelifeproducts.com/...infectants.htm Do you think it's safe for me to use on my Yorkie's toys? What do you use to clean your dogs' toys with? Do you use regular bar soap and water? Thanks!