My dog licked hair dye. Is it toxic? What should I do to help my dog?

I am sorry that Cuddles is trying to eat your hair product but good news she will likely be just fine. I would recommend to keep a close eye on her over the next couple of days for any lethargic, decreased appetite, vomiting or diarrhea. If any abnormal symptoms seen, contact your veterinarian for an exam.

The type of product is not really toxic, especially in small quantities like that. You could see some mild stomach upset or mouth irritation, but that is unlikely. You can try to squirt some water in her mouth to rinse it out. Signs of a problem would be drooling, licking lips, or wanting to eat, but I don’t feel this is likely to,happen.

In small quantities, most products like shampoos and conditioners are not going to be extremely toxic to dogs / cats, aside from potentially causing some mild to moderate gastrointestinal upset. There types of ingredients you have listed are complex chemicals that the majority of veterinarians are not going to be familiar with specifically. If want a full on and more guaranteed answers as to the toxicity of this product, I would recommend contacting pet poison control at (855) 764-7661. This helpline as vets and toxicologists on staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer assistance to pet owners and veterinarians in need. However, my opinion is that as long as we are only talking about a few licks or a few ounces at most, you are not likely to see any major problems arise. If you do begin to note any evidence of non stop vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, or coughing, report to your vet right away. Lastly, do not attempt to make Sirius vomit. Generallly, the rule is when a chemical product like a conditioner is consumed, causing vomiting will cause more damage than good. Hope this makes sense.

It depends on the specific ingredients in the conditioner, but in most cases this does not cause significant problems. The problems are usually restricted to irritation of the stomach and intestines, which will cause vomiting and diarrhea. If he is vomiting profusely or otherwise acting strangely, then it will be best to take him to a vet for treatment. For more information about potential toxicity, you can call the ASPCA APCC: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control I hope that helps and all is well with Sirius.

I don't think it will be toxic for Tosco! Flushing with water should be enough. I wouldn't give any more milk because dogs cannot digest milk like humans and it may cause vomiting or diarrhea. If he starts to have vomiting, diarrhea, or lethargy, I would take him to the vet. Good luck and kisses to Tosco!

You would have noticed symptoms, such as salivating and pain straight away. If she seems well in herself, I would not worry about it. If she does look uncomfortable, she is drooling, I would recommend a vet check up.

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.