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My dog ate doxycycline. Is it safe? Do I need to go to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 19 lbs

My 19 lbs dog ate one of my 100 mg of doxycycline. Do I need to take him to the vet!!! Please help...

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on October 7th, 2020

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Boss will be fine, there is no need to take him to the vet. Doxycycline is used in dogs fairly often. At the dose he ingested there should not be any side effects at all.

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