My dog ate mosquito killer. Should I be worried about his health?

If the coil was citronella based, there is no cause for concern. At worst, you may see some vomiting or diarrhea. A pyrethrin based product may cause more serious gastrointestinal upset and possibly neurologic symptoms such as tremors or seizures. It depends on how much was actually ingested instead of simply chewed. If Champ is showing no symptoms by now, he is likely in the clear. If he is symptomatic, he should be seen by your veterinarian or at the nearest veterinary ER.

It appears that mosquito coil uses a synthetic pyrethrin, which could be toxic when ingested. I would recommend that you call the 1-800 number on the packaging to see if they can provide medical advice. Alternatively you can call the Pet Poison Helpline to ask about toxic doses of this substance. Ideally you will need to have the packaging so that they can find the active ingredient percentage to determine toxicity level.

It would be helpful to know what specific type of flea medication is was, since different brands have different active ingredients. But in general, if he only ate a single dose, I would not expect this to cause any serious problems - these medications typically have a wide margin of safety, even if they are ingested rather than applied topically. You may see some mild stomach upset, but I would not expect any serious toxicity issues. To be safe, you should monitor for any neurologic issues such as muscle tremors or seizures, and take Oscar to the vet right away if he is acting abnormal.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There is not much information about this medication in dogs, but it looks like it has relatively low side effects. You may see some vomiting or diarrhea. If you would like a more definite answer I would call the ASPCA poison control hotline at 888-426-4435 where they have more experience with pets eating human medications. They will charge you $65 for this call but can direct you if medical attention is required. Good luck and kisses to Maisy!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Kalli will be fine from eating the big. She may vomit it up because it may not digest well but it won’t harm her. I would leave her alone and it should pass. Kisses to Kalli!

Fortunately this poison is not very poisonous for dogs but if he licked it he could suffer from vomiting, lack of appetite or diarrhea for a few days. if the symptoms are quite severe you will have to take him to the vet in order to get it treated.

In general, most over the counter pesticides when dry, will not harm pets. The most common signs seen will be some transient vomiting, possible drooling, and possibly diarrhea when ingested in small amounts. Obviously there are many different kinds of pesticides available and the signs associated with them can vary greatly. The label on the original container for the pesticide should have a phone number to contact incase of concerns and more specific guidance may be found there. Ingestion of dead spiders is not likely to lead to any significant illness. As your dog is reportedly fine, it is unlikely you will see any problems at this time. Of course, if you notice your dog acting ill, please seek veterinary attention.