My dog ate silica gel from a stress ball. Is it an emergency or toxic?

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My dog injested some silicon gel from a stress relief ball. Should I monitor him over night or is this an emergency situation? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 7 years and 11 months old | 94 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

The good news is that this silica gel is non-toxic, but you may see some vomiting and/or diarrhea from Kramer. If you do, 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 his normal diet. If Kramer continues to vomit and have diarrhea in the absence of food or on the bland diet, becomes very lethargic, stops drinking water, or starts vomiting water, then I would have him seen by a vet right away.

My dog ate silica gel from a stress ball. Is it an emergency or toxic?

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