My dog licked borax detergent off the floor. Is he going to be okay?

Borax has a wide margin of safety unless a large amount is ingested, and with the amount that Roxie ate and the fact that she is 60 pounds in weight, she should not suffer any ill effects from it. At most, you may see some stomach upset. If you do, withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed her 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 beck in her normal diet.

Generally, the biggest issue that we may see with ingestion of borax is stomach upset and vomiting - so it's very possible that you may see this. In large amounts, borax can cause kidney failure in dogs, but this is uncommon and usually the result of long-term exposures rather than a single ingestion. If you're concerned, you can always opt to take Rocky to your nearest emergency vet for supportive care to help prevent any problems.

If a dog ingests borax, symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and drooling can occur. Other symptoms of borax ingestion include excessive thirst and stomach pain. Dogs that come into contact with borax may experience symptoms such as redness and itching. If she is experiencing severe symptoms- take Bella to the vet to get treatment.

Borax can be toxic to dogs if enough is ingested. It would be best to contact your vet or an ER clinic ASAP if he ate some. You can also contact the Pet Poison Helpline (there is a fee for this service) at https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/ if you know how much he ate to see if it was a toxic amount that requires monitoring or immediate care. If you don't know the amount, seeking care in person ASAP is best.

Monitor for vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or drooling. A small amount is likely not going to cause serious toxicity but you may see some gastrointestinal upset. Feed a bland diet in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve. If they don't, have him examined by your veterinarian.

Poor Bubby! Windex contains ammonia, and ingestion of it causes GI signs (drooling, appetite loss, vomiting), as well as oral ulcers, GI bleeding,/diarrhea, changes in breathing, even liver damage in some cases. He is showing signs of GI upset from ingestion, and he needs to be seen by a vet now. I would be concerned that he could develop ulcers and GI bleeding, and he needs treatment to prevent that from occurring. I would take him into a vet now. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

Oh that was naughty of Lolla to eat! It's good that you pulled it out before she had a chance to eat the whole thing, but the detergent in it can cause some stomach and esophagus irritation. I would flush out her mouth with water, and keep an eye on her for now. You may see some self-limiting GI signs, such as drooling, vomiting, or diarrhea. I would try a home remedy in case you see these GI signs. 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 her normal diet. Should Lolla be unable to even keep down water, however, then I would take her into the vet as that shows severe stomach irritation and she will need a gut protectant. Hopefully because she ate only a little bit, she should be fine.