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My puppy ate acrylic paint. Is it toxic? Should I call the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Husky | Female | spayed | 5 months and 21 days old | 30 lbs

if my puppy ingested some acrylic paint will it be okay?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 28th, 2019

If it is water based that could cause only some gastrointestinal signs, like vomiting, inappetence, diarrhoea. There’s really no specific amount or ‘toxic dose’ of paint that’s harmful. I would recommend anyway to get in touch with your veterinarian and discuss it.

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