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My puppy ate caffeine. What if I can't afford a vet or get to one?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 21 days old | 3 lbs

My puppy may have eaten a part of a caffeine pill several hours ago what do I do i have no way to a vet at midnight and no money and it is now my birthday

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 22nd, 2017

A lethal dose of caffeine is considered to be around 70 mg per 1 lb body weight (150 mg / kg body weight), but severe symptom can occur with much less than that. if you are unsure of the dose ingested please contact the http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com

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