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My 3-month husky puppy ate gentamicin eye drops. Is it toxic?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 22 lbs

My 3 month husky chew and made a, hole on a Gentamicin 0.3% eye drops the bottle is empty not sure how much she got but the bottle was new

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on December 28th, 2017

Gentamicin is a medication that we use to treat infections by IV as well as topical like in the eye. It may taste real bitter and cause some salivation, but it should not cause any other problems than that, except you need to buy a new bottle now! Best of luck and Thank you for using Pet Coach.

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