My dog ate a whole tube of calorie booster. Is it an emergency?

These types of products may cause GI upset. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite or abdominal pain. Stomach ulceration is possible if a large quantity was ingested. Inducing vomiting at home is not recommended due to the alkalinity which may irritate the esophagus. Ideally, your dog should be seen by your vet or at the nearest veterinary ER. If this is not possible, withhold food for 12-24 hours. Allow plenty of water to dilute the Scent Boosters as much as possible. If your dog begins vomiting or showing other symptoms, he/she really needs to be seen by a vet.

Hello. I am more concerned about the glucosamine content of these chews. Very large doses have been associated with acute liver injury, so if Layla ingested the chews in the past 2 hours, you should get her to an emergency vet for decontamination & possibly started on IV fluids to minimize possible damage. If the chews were ingested more than 2 hours ago, you should still see a veterinarian where activated charcoal may be administered to try & minimize absorption of the glucosamine & to have her liver values monitored over the next few days. Most dogs will do well, but this does need veterinary attention as soon as possible. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

If your dog did not eat the actual tube and only the content, there should be no problem as non of these ingredients is toxic. However, there is a possibility that Max may get diarrhea. If that happens, you can do the following: Take your dog off food for about 12 hrs, then feed bland food such as boiled rice with boiled white chicken meat in small quantities over several feeds a day. Do this for a day, then start replacing small quantities of rice with his normal food over the next two days until he is at the normal quantity of his regular food. If the diarrhea does not go away by the end of the third day, or your dog is lethargic and dehydrated,you will need to take your dog to a veterinarian for an exam.

Hi and thanks for your post on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The Polysporin contents are not toxic. However, Willis may experience some transient vomiting or diarrhea. It would be more concerning if Willis ate part of or the whole tube as that could cause a intestinal obstruction. If you are still concerned, you may phone the Pet Poison Helpline: 1-855-764-7661. I hope this helps and best of luck to you and Willis!

This may cause some severe stomach upset including vomiting and diarrhea. I think the best thing to do for Cuddles is take him into a vet immediately to get treated for this ingestion. Please take him into one now. Best of luck.

Hello, sorry to hear about your puppy. It’s likely that he will be ok, but he may have an upset stomach and too much energy for the rest of the day. You can feed him a decrease amount of food this evenving and as long as he is otherwise doing ok, he may then continue his normal routine tomorrow. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. To be absolutely safe, I’d call the Pet Poison Hotline. They have specially trained veterinarian who can tell you more about what to expect. They will also consult with your veterinarian if needed about treatments. Pet Poison Hotline +1-855-764-7661 There is a $59 fee but it is very worth it in almost all cases. As far as I can tell by looking at the ingredient list, the most likely adverse reaction is likely to be vomiting and diarrhea. If this becomes excessive or you see any other concerning signs (seizures, weakness, tremors, lethargy, mental dullness, other), it’s time to see the emergency vet right away. Best of luck to you and Russo!