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My dog ate ant and roach spray. Should I worry about poisoning?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | 10 years and 9 months old | 50 lbs

HI my name is Esther and I think my dog ate poison. I sprayed ant and roach spray in the corners of my kitchen and I put my dog inside after a bathroom break and when he went in he ate I think a price of food in the corner and when I smelled his mouth it smelled like the poison.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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Published on April 30th, 2018

Fortunately this poison is not very poisonous for dogs but if he licked it he could suffer from vomiting, lack of appetite or diarrhea for a few days. if the symptoms are quite severe you will have to take him to the vet in order to get it treated.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    Published on June 18th, 2018

    Yes, ant bait can be very dangerous for dogs if ingested, i would recommend taking him to the vet ASAP in order to get it checked and treated, he will need anti vomiting injection, fluids and monitoring.

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