My chihuahua sprayed with asthma inhaler in mouth. Is he okay?

It depends on specifically how much was ingested, but these sorts of exposures are concerning and have caused major problems in dogs before. This drug can cause heart problems and lead to life-threatening complications, so my best recommendation is to take Rosco in to a vet for an evaluation. He may need treatment or monitoring tonight. Hopefully, all will be OK and he'll be fine, but it's best to check.

I would expect that if anything bad was to happen to Junior, you would have seen signs by now. Dogs chewing on inhalers and getting exposed to the medication in them often have acute reactions meaning that you see signs of a problem pretty quickly. I'd still keep an eye on him for now, and if you are very worried, have him seen by a vet just to be safe. Best of luck.

As long as he is asymptomatic, there is no cause for concern. Monitor for lethargy, restlessness, hyperactivity, panting, increased heart rate or tremors. Symptoms typically appear within an hour or two of ingestion or exposure. See your veterinarian or take Monty to the nearest veterinary ER if necessary.

I think you should contact the Pet Poison Helpline. Albuterol can be quite toxic and I’d be concerned at his size this could be a toxic exposure. Albuterol can cause a decrease in potassium and muscle weakness and it can affect the heart. http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com

Albuterol toxicity in dogs can be a life threatening problem as it can cause abnormal heart rhythm and rate, elevated blood pressure, electrolyte disturbances, high body temperature, excitement/agitation, and vomiting. It is a good sign that she made it through the night but she should be seen by a vet to check her heart and electrolytes. Unfortunately, there really isn't much you can do at home to diagnose and treat her problem.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This can be a serious toxicity but it depends on how much was ingested. Yes, it is indicated to have him evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible. They would be able to determine how much was ingested possibly and proceed accordingly. Best of luck!

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. No, spraying fresh water from a spray bottle in the mouth will not cause any harm. It could cause nose or eyes irritation but there is no other risk for Timmy to get hurt.