My dog ate borax slime. Will a 60lb dog be okay after a tablespoon?

Generally, the biggest issue that we may see with ingestion of borax is stomach upset and vomiting - so it's very possible that you may see this. In large amounts, borax can cause kidney failure in dogs, but this is uncommon and usually the result of long-term exposures rather than a single ingestion. If you're concerned, you can always opt to take Rocky to your nearest emergency vet for supportive care to help prevent any problems.

Had should be okay, you may notice he starts to salivate quite a bit, but it doesnt sound like he ate too much. Keep an eye for signs of an upset tummy and if he seems very poorly take him to the vet.

If a dog ingests borax, symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and drooling can occur. Other symptoms of borax ingestion include excessive thirst and stomach pain. Dogs that come into contact with borax may experience symptoms such as redness and itching. If she is experiencing severe symptoms- take Bella to the vet to get treatment.

Borax can be toxic to dogs if enough is ingested. It would be best to contact your vet or an ER clinic ASAP if he ate some. You can also contact the Pet Poison Helpline (there is a fee for this service) at https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/ if you know how much he ate to see if it was a toxic amount that requires monitoring or immediate care. If you don't know the amount, seeking care in person ASAP is best.

I can't find anything in my resources that suggests that this is toxic to dogs, and I've never seen a case where a dog got sick eating it. I would suspect that since this product was distributed for children, it's likely non-toxic. However, the ASPCA's poison control hotline for pets may help. They maintain an extensive database of information about all types of substances that make pets sick. Their number is (888) 426-4435.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Usually, if just a small amount is ingested, it is not considered dangerously toxic especially if it is ingested by a large dog. However, in some cases it may cause irritation, nausea, vomiting and in rare occasions also gastrointestinal ulcers. You can continue to monitor Bella and if you notice any nausea, vomiting, inappetence or blood in the feces or vomit, have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a great day!

Being that the packaging states the active ingredient as boric acid he will likely be fine. It doesn't sound like he ingested enough to be toxic however, he could have some gastrointestinal upset for the next few days. I suggest you feed him some bland food for 2-3 days. That being said, we always suggest a vet examine your pet if they have ingested any type of poison. It is difficult for us to say much over the internet without having examined the pet. Hope this helps. Best wishes.