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my dog ate one pyridium tab. He is about 22 pounds (a fox terrier).

 
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my dog ate one pyridium tab. He is about 22 pounds (a fox terrier). Do I need to induce vomiting?

 

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Pet's Sex: Male
Pet's Age: 2

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nothing - he just ate it

Submitted: 1228 days and 8 hours ago.
Category: Dog
Value: $9
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Expert:  Dr. Bruce replied1228 days and 7 hours ago.

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Welcome to Just Answer. They pyridium tab will get converted into acetaminophen in the body. This can possibly be toxic. Was this a 100 mg or 200 mg tab?

Customer replied1228 days and 7 hours ago.

100 mg

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Expert:  Dr. Bruce replied1228 days and 7 hours ago.

Ok. The 100 mg tab given his weight is not at a level that should be requiring decontamination. This dose is 10 mg / kg. We begin to worry at 20 mg / kg. So at this point, I would just keep him quiet and let him rest.

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