My dog ate a packet. Is it silica gel, charcoal, or toxic? What to do?

The silica gel packets are virtually non-toxic. They are labelled 'do not 'eat' because they aren't meant to be eaten and the dust from the processing and creation of silica is irritating to the skin, respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract and can cause problems for people exposed to it on a regular basis, such as those who work making them. The beads do not enlarge in the stomach and the exterior packaging is usually soft and presents little risk of injury of obstruction.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Pip will be fine. There are not a lot of balls in those packs and it sounds like she didn’t ingest many. The concern would be if she ate multiple packets at a time. That can cause severe dehydration. Only one pack is safe. Kisses to Pip!

It depends on what was in the packet. Some of those packets can be toxic. If it was Silica Gel she may be fine. I suggest you take Cosmo to the vet as soon as possible or call the Pet Poison Helpline for assistance. You may have to call the manufacturer of the dog treats and find out what is in the packet. ( https://pets.thenest.com/silica-gel-packs-poisonous-cats-8533.html ) ( https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/ )

The toxicology site I just referenced states that these are low toxicity. The packet itself could cause a foreign body obstruction, but unlikely in a 75# dog. The iron can cause some gastrointestinal upset such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. However they do recommend offering food, water, and or a small amount of milk to help protect the GI tract. True iron toxicity is unlikely with a large dog and 1 packet ingestion. If you notice any of these clinical signs please have him Evaluated by your veterinarian. If you have any concerns that it was More than one packet, or if it was something other than iron then he should also be seen. Best of luck and I hope he improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! From what I can find out about these Rapid Relief gel packs is that the contents are not to be ingested but are non-toxic. If ingested by humans or dogs there is generally no concern excepts maybe some tummy upset. It doesn't contain anti-freeze. I would confirm though with poison control to be 100% sure. There is a fee. http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/ I wish you the best!

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Great question! These litter pellets are made from paper so they are non-toxic if ingested. That being said, if they are ingested in a large quantity they can be harmful and cause an obstruction. Typically once they urinate/defecate on the pellets that should deter them from wanting to eat the pellets in the future but that is not a given. You will just have to monitor Dexter in the beginning to see how he reacts to them. Larger breed dogs will have less of an issue (with GI obstruction) than small breed dogs. I would have no issues trying it with my dogs. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Hello. Without knowing what the ingredients are it is difficult to say, but if you managed to vacuum things up pretty quickly, I would not worry. Most plant fertilizers are not very toxic. Now, if your pet had managed to eat 1/2 a bag, there would be some concern, but if a few were eaten by accident or out of curiosity, Charlie will be just fine. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.