[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by rajshrimali

Being a marketing manager in desiccant production company, I get so many mails from clients regarding inquiries about silica gel and oxygen absorber products. I remember once a lady called me and she was very scared. She told me that her yorkie was chewing something, she checked and found that that packet what her yorkie eating was actually a silica gel packet with the print "Not to be eaten". She sent me a pic of that pack which you can find below.

http://imgur.com/GtSu5Mt

She wanted to know, is that packet Poisonous To Dogs? I simply told her no need to worry about it, as the silica gel sachets are completely non toxic material and most dogs get away with this. It's better to keep and eye on your dog and if you see any odd symptoms, you should contact your nearest pet doctor. This little packets, commonly marked "Not to Eat" so people think such pockets might be poisonous.

FYI about these packets:

https://www.facebook.com/notes/aspca.../487401049631/

From the above link:


FAQ: When I buy a new pair of shoes or some electronics there is a little bag in the box that says on it "Do not eat." Are these poisonous to my pets?

A: These little packages are filled with silica gel. It is an inert substance that absorbs moisture. It is printed with "Do not eat" as it is not a food substance (sometimes these are found in medication bottles). The good news is that silica gel is non-toxic. However, if your pet eats the permeable plastic packet that contains the beads it can cause vomiting or get stuck in the digestive tract.

For more answers to common pet poison-related questions, visit ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

*This information is being distributed by a double boarded veterinary toxicologist (ABVT and ABT).

The American Board of Veterinary Toxicology (ABVT) and the American Board of Toxicology (ABT) are internationally recognized certification organizations for toxicology. Members of both boards have demonstrated competence in toxicology and are employed by industry, academia, and governmental agencies.