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My dog licked garlic butter. Should I call an emergency vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | English Bulldog | Male | neutered | 8 years and 1 month old | 56 lbs

Nelson - 55 lb English bulldog - licked some garlic butter off an elevator floor before I could stop him. Do I need to get him to an emergency vet?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 15th, 2019

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Nelson! While it's not good that he licked some garlic butter off an elevator floor (that's so gross lol), there will not be enough garlic in this butter to cause a problem. He should be fine, and there is no need to rush him into an ER vet. I hope this helps!

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