Is Expanding Glue (Gorilla Glue) Toxic to Dogs?
Emergency🚨 Dangerous — act now
Polyurethane glues expand into a rock-hard stomach cast that almost always needs surgery — even a small lick from the nozzle is a vet visit.
Diisocyanate glues react with stomach moisture and swell to many times their volume, hardening into a foam 'stone' the exact shape of the stomach. There's no dissolving it — obstruction signs (vomiting, no appetite, a painful belly) appear over hours to days and surgical removal is the norm. The sweet smell attracts dogs to chewed bottles.
What makes it dangerous: Expanding polyurethane foam → gastric obstruction
Symptoms to watch for
- Vomiting or retching
- Loss of appetite
- Distended, painful belly
- Lethargy over 12–48h
What to do right now
- Call your vet the same day — describe the exact product
- Do NOT induce vomiting; expanding foam can block the esophagus
- X-rays diagnose it; expect surgical planning for real ingestions
Sources: Pet Poison Helpline. Educational reference — not veterinary advice.