OXY Cleaners are perfectly safe to use around animals- they are completely non-toxic unlike the traditional chlorine based bleaching products Here is a link to some info: http://oxygenbleach.homestead.com/files/ Pet stores sell a buch of pet laundry and cleaning products that just OXY Clean powder in different packaging ( and higher prices!) We use the stuff like crazy here- the unfortunate floors that have carpet, tons of animal bedding, sleep sacks, other laundry, mopping, scrubbing, etc- So clean away! And if ya really get going - come on by here - we can always use a scrubbing hand :) Take care, Beth www.crittercamp.biz [Posted in FML 5823]