My dog ate Vicks DayQuil. Is it toxic and what should I do next?

If the entire intact pill was in the vomit you probably don't need to worry and she may be tired after vomiting. If it seemed to be punctured or partially dissolved then there might be a chance for toxicity depending on what type of DayQuil it was and what the active ingredients are. If it was punctured repost your question and either take a picture of the box or list the active ingredients.

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. For that amount he could have issues with both the Acetominophen (30mg/kg) which could cause KCS, which is a problem with the eyes. So for this you will want to get a product like 'Refresh', or some other eye lubricant with no medication and lube his eyes twice a day for the next couple weeks. The biggest concern is the decongestant. If the box says the ingredient is phenylephrine 5mg then you shouldn't be concerned, however if the ingredient is pseudoephedrine then you will want to have Gideon into the vet right away. Otherwise, monitor for signs of anxiousness, hyperactivity, inability to settle, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, or increased drinking and peeing. If these occur then go to your vet. If your dog has any clinical signs, or any other underlying disease conditions (which could affect how these drugs affect him, such as liver or kidney disease), then I would bring him right away to the vet. To be extra precautious you could take him to a vet to get him to vomit (remove any remaining toxin in his stomach) however this isn't as effective for the liquid capsules as they absorb quickly, and activated charcoal which will bind any other toxin left in his stomach. Best of luck with Gideon.

Please contact animal poison contrtol ASAP. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control ‭(888) 426-4435‬ There is a fee for this service but they can help determine if Sammy needs to be seen and will work with his vet to develop a treatment plan. Or take him immediately to a vet. Be sure to have the medication package with you so the amount he infested can be determined

If you’re certain it was just one soft gel there isn’t concern for toxicity. Maple ingested well below the toxic dose for all of these drugs. If it’s possible she may have eaten even 1-2 more I would recommend contacting the Pet Poison Helpline: www.petpoisonhelpline.com

She will likely be fine. Keep an eye on her for an upset tummy (vomiting or diarrhea or lack of appetite). Luckily she is a large dog so this small amount of medicine shouldn’t cause any issues. If you have any concerns, I would contact your vet to take a look at her. i hope this helps!

No need to be concerned about this amount being ingested. At much higher doses, this can cause a blood toxicity, but he would probably have to eat much more (30-100x more) than this in order for there to be a concern. I hope that helps and all is well with Wolverine.

One of those cough drops in a 15 lb dog is likely not an issue. The symptoms to look for if it were an issue would be GI upset (vomiting and diarrhea). The important thing is to make sure that they are not sugar free as xylitol is toxic to dogs. These do not seem to be sugar free from the label. . If you notice any lethargy, inappetance, vomiting or diarrhea, bring your dog to your vet for fluids, anti nausea medication, anti-diarrheal medication etc. as indicated. There will likely will be no symptoms. Inducing vomiting for one menthol cough drop would not be worth the risk of aspiration. Offer plenty of water in the meantime and put the rest of the cough drops in a safe place! Good luck!