My dog ate goodwinol ointment. Should I be concerned about toxicity?

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My dog ate about 1/2 a tablespoon of goodwinol ointment. Should I be concerned? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 3 years and 11 months old | 50 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

In looking up the ingredients for goodwinol ointment, I see that it contains pyrethrins and rotenone. Rotenone isn't well absorbed, but pyrethrins are; however, the good news is that they have a wide range of lately. You may see signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, lethargy, hyper salivation, and muscle tremors. Given the sample amount Raven ate, you will likely see mild, if any, signs from ingesting this. Should you see any GI signs (vomiting, diarrhea), I would withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in her normal diet. Raven should be fine, however.

My dog ate goodwinol ointment. Should I be concerned about toxicity?

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