Dog sprayed with bug spray, washed, now calmer. Does she need a vet?

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My 5 year old son sprayed our dog with cutter bug spray, I noticed she was acting "excitful and was whining" so I imdeatly took her into the bathroom and washed her throughly like the article instructed to do so. She seems to be calmer and is now laying down, should I seek medical attention? Thanks! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 7 months old | 28 lbs

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

You did the absolute right thing by bathing Luna as quickly as you did! Since she is no longer showing any symptoms she should be fine. Keep a close eye on her for the rest of the day in case anything changes. Things to look out for are itchy/red/inflamed skin and any change in her breathing pattern (in case she breathed in any of the spray). If she is still acting normal over the next few hours you shouldn't have anything to worry about. If you do notice any of these symptoms you should bring Luna in to the vet to be checked out.

Dog sprayed with bug spray, washed, now calmer. Does she need a vet?

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