What if my dog licked my spilled Remicade infusion? Is it safe?

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I get infusions if remicade at home. Today a bit of the medicine and saline solution spilled and my dog licked a little. I tried calling the company but they said it’s only been studied in mice ever; not dogs. My vet told me to call poison control if I was concerned, but it’s $75 and I don’t know if they’ll know either. My dog is acting fine and playing. This happened over two hours ago. What should I do? Should I call or just monitor her? Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | 20 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I would not be overly concerned. While there are some important safety warnings for use in people, this generally involves long-term & full dose contact. Emma licking a small, diluted amount will not present any danger to her at all. I would not worry one bit about this. She will be fine. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

What if my dog licked my spilled Remicade infusion? Is it safe?

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