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My Staffy ate 400mg acyclovir. Is it toxic if I don't know his weight?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered

My Staffordshire terrier has ingested 1 400mg tablet of aciclovir about one hour ago. He is about 7 years old but I don't know how much he weighs.

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Laura Johnson VMD

Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on July 15, 2017

Hi, I'm Dr. Johnson. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

This all depends on 2 things; 1) is Flex ok and 2) how much he weighs
Acyclovir has a large margin of safety but an toxic dose can cause kidney problems.

I highly recommend you call ASPCA poison control hotline. They have all the toxic doses of human drugs when a dog eats them, but is all weight bases. Weigh yourself then pick up Flex and weigh him and yourself. Subtract the 2 numbers and that is his weight.

The ASPCA charges a fee. The number is (888) 426-4435
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