Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol used as a preservative, as the active ingredient in head lice treatment, and as a solvent. It is most often created by combining benzyl chloride (a suspected carcinogen that has been used as a war gas) with sodium hydroxide (lye).Sometimes it is created by reacting phenylmagnesium bromide (C 6 H 5 MgBr) with formaldehyde.t is most often created by combining benzyl chloride (a suspected carcinogen that has been used as a war gas) with sodium hydroxide (lye). Sometimes it is created by reacting phenylmagnesium bromide (C 6 H 5 MgBr) with formaldehyde.
There is danger with using Ibuprofen; dogs die quickly when given an overdose of this popular OTC painkiller. Never use Advil or Motrin as a dog medicine without veterinary consent. In the rare occasion that a veterinarian administers Ibuprofen, dogs receive two to four milligrams per pound.
Dogs are also prone to eating feces which may contain intestinal parasites such as roundworms or Giardia which can be passed onto humans. If the dog licks the child's skin and then the child puts that saliva-covered body part to his mouth, he could potentially be exposed to various diseases. It is best to minimize your pet's licking of the child, or at the very least try to prevent licking of the face or hands and if occurs wash promptly with baby wipes.