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My dog accidentally ate Eliquis, a blood thinner. Is it dangerous?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | 4 years and 10 months old | 18 lbs

My dachshund ate Eliquis 5mg tablet (blood thinner)

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 17th, 2017

Hello, & thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Arrow will be fine. No untoward signs of toxicity have been seen until dogs consumed more than 700 mg per pound, so a small, one time dose should not be of any concern. hope this helps. Take care.

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