Lauren M. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My 10-pound Pomeranian, Teddy, ate a small amount of desiccant from an opened packet found in the couch. He has shown no symptoms or discomfort since eating it. What should I do?

April 9th, 2024

Daniel B. answered

The desiccant Teddy ingested is likely silica gel, which is generally considered non-toxic. While it...

April 9th, 2024

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