Hey Basil ~

Next tyme lick the dirty dishes - NOT the Soap!!

Attn Basil's MOM ~

Human hand and Dishwasher soap IS considered a poison to pets - has some strong chemicals in it to loosen and disolve dirt and grease.

And - you're in luck living in California -
The California State Poison Control system is Pet-Friendly - Meaning they WILL discuss and give advice to owners of a poisoned pet!! (At NO Charge!)

Have the Dishwasher Soap CONTAINER with you for reference; and Basil's approximate WEIGHT...

Then CALL 1-800-876-4766 (California Poison Control)...

Be certain the understand it's a "CAT" case - and they should be helpful to you.

Even though he SEEMS OK now - I'd call just to be safe.

For other folks reference:

MANY of the State Sponsored Poison Control Systems now seem to be Very Pet-Friendly and advertise on their web pages that they WILL Assist with Pet Animal Poison Cases!! !!

Suggestion:
Look in your phone book to find your State's Poison Control Number (most are Free 1-800 numbers)...
Call them NOW to ask if they are allowed and WILL help with a Pet Poisoning Case in the future.
Be sure to advise as soon as they answer that you DO NOT have an emergency at this time - if they are busy with an urgent case they may ask you to call back later.

Check out YOUR State's policy on animal assistance NOW (before you have an emergency).

Some quick research finds these web pages:

Web look-up by zip code...
Poison Control # by Zip Code

CALIFORNIA Poison Control web pages

/s/ Phred