Two Easy Ways to Start Earning Rewards!
Become a member today!
Members-only pricing and offers, personalized care notifications, Vital Care points back on every purchase and more!
Become a credit card member today!Earn 2X Pals Rewards points at Petco
when you use Petco Pay!APPLY NOWLearn More About Petco Pay Benefits
My dog ate a human gummy multivitamin. Should I be worried?
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered
"I dropped one adult gummy multi-vitamin for women and am worried my pom-chi may find it. Can it hurt them?
1 Answer
Most Helpful Answer
Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on January 19th, 2016
If it is a ''gummy'' tablet it may cause gastrointestinal signs such as vomiting or diarrhea.
The toxicity from the single components (Vitamins, mineral etc etc) depends on their concentration. Generally speaking it should be a major concern as the concentration is quite low.
If there is xylitol inside the tablet that may be dangerous, and in case of ingestion, your dog needs to be seen by a veterinarian. The ingestion of xylitol or xylitol-containing products causes a rapid release of the hormone insulin, causing a sudden decrease in the dog's blood glucose.
Signs to look for are: lethargy, vomiting, loss of coordination, collapse, and eventually seizures.
The toxicity from the single components (Vitamins, mineral etc etc) depends on their concentration. Generally speaking it should be a major concern as the concentration is quite low.
If there is xylitol inside the tablet that may be dangerous, and in case of ingestion, your dog needs to be seen by a veterinarian. The ingestion of xylitol or xylitol-containing products causes a rapid release of the hormone insulin, causing a sudden decrease in the dog's blood glucose.
Signs to look for are: lethargy, vomiting, loss of coordination, collapse, and eventually seizures.
11Pet Parents found this answer helpful