My puppy chewed albuterol. What if he swallowed it? 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.

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.

Oh dear, poor Pearl! Albuterol can cause signs of toxicity at certain doses, which can cause high blood pressure, elevated heart rate, tremors and seizures. Some dogs also become a bit depressed or vomit as well. At this point, I recommend calling the ASPCA animal poison control center at (888) 426-4435 to discuss the volume of albuterol ingested (how many mg?) for Pearl's 20 pound body weight. From there, they will be able to advise you as to whether toxicity is expected and will need veterinary attention or if Pearl can be monitored at home. I hope that all goes well!

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!

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.

I would recommend that you call ASPCA's poison control number. That number is 888-426-4435. There is a $65 charge, but they will be able to best advise you. Please have the label available so you can let them know the amount of medication listed, how much was in the package, and what any other potentially concerning ingredients were. 

If it was just one puff, he should be fine. If it was a rescue inhaler (albuterol) he may be a little jittery and or have a high heart rate for a short bit, but he should be fine. If it was a steroid inhaler, 1 puff is not going to hurt him. Thank you for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!