My dog ate half tube of Neosporin

[KristiKelly]

I was down stairs & noticed our 10 month old menace (oops, I mean puppy) was quiet and nowhere in sight. I started my hunt through the house & found her in the corner of my bedroom, quietly chewing on something. She had a tube of Neopsorin chewed into several pieces, trying to stick her big tongue farther down the little tube. Her face & feet are now nice & greasy, but that's okay - I guess she'll be getting a bath. Does anyone know if Neosporin will hurt her? I tried to look on the label, but she chewed it up. I have a very busy day & really don't want to call the vet, I'm afraid they'll tell me to bring her in. Does anyone know anything about this??

 

[dbal]

My girlfriend (pharamacist) once told me to use it for a sore on my dogs leg that she kept chewing on and wouldn't let it heal. I was concerned about her ingesting the neosporin, but she said it wouldn't be a problem.


I'm not sure about that amount though. I would call the vet. I would think if the dog is acting normal and you told them how much she got , they would tell you to bring her in only if it was necessary. They should know right away if that amount is toxic or not.


Good Luck!

 

[workinggal]

Your dog ate half a tube of neosporin and you're afraid to call the vet b/c they might want you to bring it in and you're too busy today for that??????????????

 

[KristiKelly]

Yes, I'm too busy for that, my son has a Dr's appointment in 1-1/2 hours from where he fell on the road, hit his head last night & is complaining with dizziness today, I don't really want to have to drag him to the vet as well. Sorry, but I do I have to put my kids first.

I called the vet & told them the situation & the situation with my son & that it would be hard for me to get her in today. They said she should be fine, maybe a little diarrhea but with her size (55 pounds) and with the amount ingested, just keep an eye on her.

 

[PamOKW]

I don't think this is good and I think you need to at least consult the vet. On the tube it says "If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away."

 

[Kallison]

KK hope your son feels better. Glad you called the vet, figured that is what they would say. My labbie eats everything and is always fine, but I call the vet just to make sure. They always laugh. He has some really interesting poops to pick up -- with glitter and barbie clothes and frog legs in them! Glad your pup will be okay, hope the rest of your day goes better.

 

[KristiKelly]

Thanks everyone & yes, I think she's gonna be just fine. I just had to chase her to get a paper towel away from her & now she's trying to get DD's blanket.