Last night my dog ate a bag of jerky AND the oxygen absorber. After looking all over the internet, I finally found the answer on desiccare's site, frequently asked questions, here's the link:
http://www.desiccare.com/faq.html#7
Here's the quote:
Q: My cat, dog, child, wife, husband or myself just ate the desiccant, should I be worried?
A: No. The desiccants are non-toxic and you should not
have any ill effects. As always if you are having symptoms
seek medical attention.
Q: If it's not harmful why do you print “Do not eat” on
the package
A: Because it's not food.
I hope this helps someone else. I was frantic!
Mary K