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My dog ate a leech. Is it toxic or dangerous? Will she be okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 28 days old | 6 lbs

I think my dog ate a leech. I’m just worried. Will she be okay?

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 12th, 2018

I would not be concerned with your dog eating a leech. They don't have any toxic qualities and the leech if it was not already dead when swallowed will die in the acidic environement of the stomach.

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