My puppy ate a desiccant packet. Should I worry if it's silica gel?

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Hey! Our 9 week old puppy consumed a small amount of a desiccant bag. Are they toxic? Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 6.5 lbs

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

The silica gel packets are virtually non-toxic. They are labelled 'do not 'eat' because they aren't meant to be eaten and the dust from the processing and creation of silica is irritating to the skin, respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract and can cause problems for people exposed to it on a regular basis, such as those who work making them. The beads do not enlarge in the stomach and the exterior packaging is usually soft and presents little risk of injury of obstruction.

My puppy ate a desiccant packet. Should I worry if it's silica gel?

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