My dog ate a laundry detergent pod and is vomiting. What should I do?

These types of products may cause GI upset. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite or abdominal pain. Stomach ulceration is possible if a large quantity was ingested. Inducing vomiting at home is not recommended due to the alkalinity which may irritate the esophagus. Ideally, your dog should be seen by your vet or at the nearest veterinary ER. If this is not possible, withhold food for 12-24 hours. Allow plenty of water to dilute the Scent Boosters as much as possible. If your dog begins vomiting or showing other symptoms, he/she really needs to be seen by a vet.

Withhold food for the next 12-24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts. Begin with 1 tablespoon of food every hour and gradually increase the amount if there is no vomiting. Feed bland until symptoms resolve then transition slowly back to his regular diet. A small bit of plain toilet paper should pass on it's own without issues. Monitor for persistent vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite or abdominal pain. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian.

If she threw up everything she ate, I would just keep an eye on her. You can also pick up her food for a few hours then offer a bland meal of boiled chicken and rice to help with any GI upset. Signs that something more serious is ongoing can include additional vomiting (beyond the peroxide), bloody vomit or diarrhea (that may indicate GI irritation), sore, painful abdomen, or attempting to vomit or have diarrhea without success. If you do see these signs, bringing Vega into your vet for care is best.

Most human viruses cannot infect dogs, so that isn't a concern. Eating dish soap can cause upset stomach (vomiting or diarrhea) but it shouldn't last more than 24 hours. If you notice vomiting or diarrhea that last longer than 24 hours, I would have Snowball examined by a vet.

Thank you for contacting Pet Coach with your concern about Mina! You did absolutely the right thing by rinsing out her mouth, and I would continue to rinse her mouth out. I'm wondering how much of the detergent got into her mouth, as when the pod is punctured, the detergents are forcefully expelled and may be easily aspirated or swallowed, sometimes in large amounts. If she starts vomiting, or you notice any problems with her breathing, you will need to take her into a vet immediately. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

I would recommend taking Bailey to your local veterinary ER. These types of products can be quite irritating to the gastrointestinal tract and also have the potential to be toxic in other ways. The vet will do a thorough physical exam and look for any obvious symptoms. They may also recommend you contact the pet poison hotline to gather more information regarding treatment depending on the severity of the symptoms. At the least you can expect to be prescribed some medications to help protect Bailey’s stomach and intestines from the irritants in this product. She may need IV fluids and intensive hospital management if she develops significant gastrointestinal symptoms. Good luck, I hope Bailey comes through this ok.

From the MSDS for Tide to go: Low order of ingestion, may cause vomiting and diarrhea. I would not take Faith to the emergency vet right now. If you see that she starts having vomiting or diarrhea, make sure she gets plenty of fluids. If it lasts longer than 24 hours or she has a poor appetite, those would be reasons to a see a vet.