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My puppy ate aspirin 3 hours ago, no symptoms. What should I do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 12 days old | 2 lbs

My 14 week old dachshund puppy ingest approximately 80 mgs of aspirin 3.5 hours ago while in someone elses care. She is showing no unusual behaviors. Do i watch her tonight or do something else?

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 19th, 2017

This is a large overdose of aspirin (four times the high end of the dose), and for such as young puppy this is extremely concerning. Aspirin can cause Gi ulceration or preforation, respiratory problems, depression, seizure, coma, and even death. I would take Mollie into a vet immediately for decontamination procedures. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.
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