My puppy ate cortisone cream. Is it toxic? What symptoms to watch for?

No, I would not be concerned. This is a weak steroid medication, and you might see some increased urination and thirst from it, but that may not occur if the tube still feels pretty full. There also may be a possibility of stomach upset, but if she did not ingest a lot, it's not likely. She should be ok.

I recommend that Sammy go to the vet immediately. This is a very large steroid ingestion and potential complications include vomiting, diarrhea, pain, and bleeding stomach ulcers. She likely needs treatment including stomach protectants.

Depending on the amount that was in the tube, you may see vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, bloody stool, abdominal pain or excessive thirst/urination. The tube itself presents another issue since it can cause obstruction or internal injury. Ideally, Mia should be examined by your veterinarian or at the nearest veterinary ER. Induction of vomiting may be contraindicated since the tube may cause damage coming up. After a physical exam, the vet can determine the best course of action to retrieve or remove the tube while treating any symptoms.

You are correct in thinking so. She would need to ingest much more in order to be at risk of serious toxicity. At worst, you may see some mild stomach upset if anything at all. A short fast followed by a bland diet for a few days should resolve minor upset.

I'd be concerned in that if Cody ate parts of the tube, it could cause GI obstruction. In addition, the anti-fungal cream could cause some vomiting and diarrhea if there was some left in the tube. I'd monitor him for now, and if you do see any vomiting or diarrhea, withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If he continues to have vomiting and diarrhea while withholding food or on the bland diet, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, I would have him seen by a vet. Hopefully though, he didn't eat any of the tube or ingest any remaining cream, and he will be just fine :-)

I recommend to call the manufacturer of the hand cream. They will be the best one to ask if there are concerns with toxicity. If there are ingredients which could be poisonous, your puppy needs to get to the veterinarian right away for treatment. Best of luck.

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!