02/25/2026
Your cooling face mask could be hiding a danger you've never considered.
When Maya, a 13-year-old Boxer, chewed through her owner's cooling face mask, she spent the night vomiting and started stumbling the next morning. The culprit: acrylamide, a chemical compound found in some cosmetic products that can cause serious neurological symptoms in pets if ingested. You can read Maya's full story here:
https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/media-releases/doggy-spa-day-gone-wrong/
PPH has seen an increase in calls involving acrylamide exposure from seemingly ordinary household products. If your pet gets into any cosmetic product, don't wait for symptoms. Chat with us online or call at 800-213-6680.