My dog snapped at a woolly caterpillar and vomited. Is it poisonous?

The "spikes" of the caterpillar may cause irritation in and around the mouth. Monitor for redness, swelling, pawing, licking or drooling. You may see some stomach upset (vomiting or diarrhea) if one is ingested. One is likely not enough to cause serious toxicity if eaten.

I have researched this and cannot find any information stating that cottonwood trees and their leaves are toxic. If your dog vomits or regurgitates the leaves then that may be due to the fact that they are not proper food fare.I do not think you have to worry.

It is unlikely you will notice any trouble from one lick without ingesting it. Often times it will cause excessive drooling and you can try to wipe out his mouth ir rinse with water if you notice this

Typically, ant poison is minimally toxic according to the Pet Poison Hotline, but given that Callie is showing signs of toxicity with the vomiting, it would be best to have her evaluated by the vet. I would call the vet right away to get her in to be seen.

There is a parasite called giardia that can be transferred by eating bird poop. It is a 1 celled parasite, and not a worm. It tends to cause more diarrhea then vomiting , but can cause both. I would recommend taking a poop sample to your veterinarian. If Fluffy continues to vomit then I would recommend an x-Ray to look for the possibility that she swallowed an object. Best of luck and I hope she improves soon! Thank you for using Pet Coach.

I believe she snarfed a bunch of grubs.....a snack so to speak, without chewing. There is no stomach bot that would look like that , so she had to have eaten them. It should not be a problem other than that you should watch what she picks up when frolicking in your yard....grubs are no problem, but dead stuff would be. Vomiting/regurgitating is a function of the body ensuring that the dog can get rid of what he does not need, what bothers it. So apparently the grubs where activating the pressure receptors in Coco's stomach which promptly went into action and made her regurgitate the offending fare.

Thanks for reaching out about Quiz and including photos. Most catepillars are not toxic but possibly irritating, resulting in vomiting. If Quiz appears normal, monitor for now. Seek a veterinary visit if Quiz appears lethargic or ill. Good luck.