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NannerH · 03-02-2015, 06:07 PM

My puppy who is now almost nine months old, decided to go after medicine that my dad dropped on the floor. At times he listens when we say no, but supper time is a different story. The medicine is something that can be given to dogs for arthritis. Should I do anything to induce vomiting or leave him?

matese · 03-03-2015, 05:40 AM

I hope by this time you called a vet about this. Even tho you say the medicine is something that can be given to dogs for arthritis, you don't know what dose is dog safe. I am not fond of inducing vomiting since years back one of my dogs almost choked to death on slimy vomit that got stuck in her throat and I had to pull it out to save her from choking to death, I would run to my vet if my dog swallowed any pill or at least would have called them, but that's just me. I don't play guessing games when it comes to my babies. I am fortunate my vet has a 24/7 fully staffed clinic, so when in doubt that's where I head. I have to assume your baby is fine today.

Yorkiemom1 · 03-03-2015, 07:55 AM

What is the drug? What was the dose? How large is your puppy....weight?

Susan78 · 03-04-2015, 05:30 AM

Welcome to YT. To the vet ASAP! Susan

ladyjane · 03-04-2015, 06:01 AM

Anti inflammatory meds for people can KILL dogs. Please get to a vet NOW. I wish I had seen this sooner.

03-02-2015, 06:07 PM	#1
NannerH YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3	Puppy eats half of a pill My puppy who is now almost nine months old, decided to go after medicine that my dad dropped on the floor. At times he listens when we say no, but supper time is a different story. The medicine is something that can be given to dogs for arthritis. Should I do anything to induce vomiting or leave him?

03-03-2015, 05:40 AM	#2
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 69,270	I hope by this time you called a vet about this. Even tho you say the medicine is something that can be given to dogs for arthritis, you don't know what dose is dog safe. I am not fond of inducing vomiting since years back one of my dogs almost choked to death on slimy vomit that got stuck in her throat and I had to pull it out to save her from choking to death, I would run to my vet if my dog swallowed any pill or at least would have called them, but that's just me. I don't play guessing games when it comes to my babies. I am fortunate my vet has a 24/7 fully staffed clinic, so when in doubt that's where I head. I have to assume your baby is fine today. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog

03-04-2015, 06:01 AM	#5
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Anti inflammatory meds for people can KILL dogs. Please get to a vet NOW. I wish I had seen this sooner. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

03-03-2015, 07:55 AM	#3
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	What is the drug? What was the dose? How large is your puppy....weight?

03-04-2015, 05:30 AM	#4
Susan78 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hibbing Minnesota Posts: 1,107	Welcome to YT. To the vet ASAP! Susan