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My dog might have swallowed a missing painkiller pill. What now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 8 days old | 24 lbs

Hi, I think my dog swallowed an enclosed painkiller tablet. it was kept on top of the study table and its missing, and im worried if my dog swallowed it while i was asleep.

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Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 18th, 2017

It really depends on the the type of medication and dosage whether this is a concern or not. I reccomend reposting with the name of the drug and the dosage if you can find it. A picture of the medication label would also be helpful. We will be able to better assist you when we have this info.

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