Keep baking soda out of reach. Ingestion may disturb sodium and acid-base balance, causing vomiting, weakness, or tremors. Exposure happens via raw batter, spilled powder, open deodorizing boxes, and cleaning pastes. Contact a veterinarian or pet poison service if exposure is suspected.
Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate powder used in baking; it reacts with acids like buttermilk, yogurt, lemon juice, or vinegar to produce gas bubbles that lift dough.
Beyond baking, baking soda is used to deodorize refrigerators, litter areas, shoes, carpets, and trash bins. Open boxes in kitchens, bathrooms, and under sinks are common household sources.
Baking soda is a component of baking powder and appears in some toothpastes, odor-control powders, and cleaning pastes. Baked goods are generally safe once fully cooked, but raw dough retains active concentrations.
