Petco Text Logo
Petco Pet Logo
  • Two Easy Ways to Start Earning Rewards!

    rewards header
    Become a member today!
    Members-only pricing and offers, personalized care notifications, Vital Care points back on every purchase and more!
    Petco Pay LogoBecome a credit card member today!

    Earn 2X Pals Rewards points at Petco
    when you use Petco Pay!

    APPLY NOW
    Learn More About Petco Pay Benefits

My puppy ate another dog's Proin pill. Should I worry about toxicity?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 7 days old | 25 lbs

My 5 month old 25lb puppy ate a 50mg proin pill meant for my other dog. Is he gonna die?

2 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Lauren Jones VMD

Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on April 7th, 2019

Havoc should be absolutely fine after ingesting the Proin tablet! He ingested approximately 4.4 mg/kg (milligrams per kilogram of body weight), and more serious signs of toxicity usually occur with doses over 15 mg/kg. There is a chance that Havoc may experience agitation, vomiting, decreased heart rate or elevated blood pressure. While these signs generally resolve within 24 hours of ingestion, it would be ideal to take Havoc to his vet for an exam and blood pressure measurement. I hope this helps!
Vote Icon12Pet Parents found this answer helpful

Related Answers from Veterinarians

  • Answered By Jyothi Alagappan

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 3rd, 2018

    Hi and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Allie received roughly around a 3.7 mg/kg dose of Proin. According to the ASPCA, dogs that ingested this much can be normal or they can have a slow heart right and high blood pressure.

    If Allie shows any signs of agitation or restlessness, vomiting, diarrhea or lethargy, I would take her into the emergency veterinarian tonight. She may need fluids and activated charcoal.

    Vote Icon

    2Pet Parents found this answer helpful

Smart Picks for Smart Questions

Have A Vet Question?

Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.

Share

Styled arrow button