Dog Ate Nicotine Pouch

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She chewed up the container about 10 hours ago but Im suree if I should still be concerned or of she is in the clear Do I need to monitor her more or is she going to be ok

Thank you for the question. Its hard to answer exactly because you dont know how much your dog ate it, but its highly likely that nothing big will happen unless he ate a lot. Dont worry too much and watch carefully to see if there are any strange behaviors for the next day. 2 people found this helpful

No matter how little nicotine your pets ingested, it’s wise to call your veterinarian immediately as you watch for signs of toxicity. Hyperactivity, drooling, and constricted pupils are definite indications that your pet is being affected by nicotine, and a visit to the vet is probably warranted.

What are the signs of nicotine poisoning in dogs?

The onset of clinical signs is rapid, with pets showing signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, tachycardia, tachypnea, neurologic signs like tremors, ataxia, weakness, and seizures, in as little as 15 minutes. Cardiac arrest and even death is observed as well.

Will tobacco make a dog sick?

Cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco (snuff) are all dangerous to your dog as well as to humans. In fact, even cigarette butts can be deadly to your dog if he eats enough of them.

She chewed up the container about 10 hours ago but Im suree if I should still be concerned or of she is in the clear Do I need to monitor her more or is she going to be ok

Thank you for the question. Its hard to answer exactly because you dont know how much your dog ate it, but its highly likely that nothing big will happen unless he ate a lot. Dont worry too much and watch carefully to see if there are any strange behaviors for the next day. 2 people found this helpful

FAQ

How much nicotine can hurt a dog?

Still, cigarettes have plenty of nicotine and even a small cigarette butt can mean serious illness or even death for a small pet. The toxic dose for nicotine in pets is 0.5 to one mg per pound of pet body weight while the lethal dose is four mg per pound of pet body weight.

What are the signs of nicotine poisoning in dogs?

Signs of nicotine toxicity can include vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, agitation, rapid breathing, high or low heart rate, abnormal heart rate, tremors, muscle weakness and wobbliness, high or low blood pressure, respiratory depression, and seizures.