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My dog ate a Senokot pill and vomited. Should I be concerned?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Cocker Spaniel | Female | spayed | 8 months and 11 days old | 13 lbs

I think Sophie got a hold of a Sennacot tablet and ingested it. I don't know when exactly but an hour ago vomited very orange bile. It did not look or smell like blood. She is in her crate comfortable now. I am withholding water and food. Besides diarrhea should I be worried? I will take her to vet if she has anymore vomiting.

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 27th, 2018

Senokot tablets (stool softeners) are safe to use in dogs and the dosage is 25-50mg per pet for small breed dogs. Your pet may experiene some soft stool but she likely will be just fine. The vomiting is likely some mild stomach upset, which can occur with just about any medication or from her ingesting something else she shouldn't have. I would recommend giving her a bland diet of boiled plain chicken and rice or cottage cheese for the next few feedings to settle her stomach and fast her (no food, only water) for at least 12 hrs following her last vomiting episode as you have indicated you have already started to do. Otherwise, if she continues to vomit, there may be something else going on concurrently, and I would suggest taking her in to your vet for an overall health check. I hope that Sophie feels better soon! She likely will be just fine, especially if her energy level is good and she continues to have a good appetite with no further vomiting episodes. Best of luck to you both and take care. : )

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    Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

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    You may notice some diarrhea since the product is a laxative, but Sophie should be ok otherwise. Try feeding her again tonight and see how she does. If she continues to vomit or has copious diarrhea taking her to the vet would be a good idea. You don’t want her to become dehydrated from fluid loss. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

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