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thisHUNNY · 05-20-2006, 01:33 PM

i accidently dropped those "not edible" packages that they keep in some dried food to keep it fresh and minutes later i realized my yorkie was chewing on something so i grab it out of his month and it was all chewed up.

what should i do? is it poisonous?

winnismom · 05-20-2006, 01:52 PM

I remember my son got into one of those when he was a toddler. I called poison control and they said not to worry it wasn't toxic and he would pass it....that was like 12 years ago though.

JeanieK · 05-20-2006, 02:47 PM

If it were poisonous, I doubt that they would put it in food. so I wouldn't worry about it.

Lacy's Mom · 05-20-2006, 03:11 PM

PET HEALTH ALERT: IS SILICA POTENTIALLY POISONOUS?
Ever wonder about those little packets of silica gel you find in medications, leather goods, vitamins and even pasta products? They may carry the ominous warning, “DESSICANT—DO NOT EAT,” but according to experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, they’re not as dangerous to our pets as they may sound.

Silica gel is used to absorb moisture in many different products, and is usually packaged in plastic cylinders or paper packets. It is also used in certain cat litters for the same purpose. “While it is indeed true that silica is not meant for consumption, silica gel ingestions most often produce only mild stomach upset in animal companions, which typically resolves with minimal to no treatment,” says the APCC’s Dana Farbman, CVT.

However, if very large quantities are eaten—such as multiple packets or mouthfuls of kitty litter that contains silica—intestinal obstruction is a possibility. “Especially,” adds Farbman, “in very small animals.”

If you suspect that your pet may have ingested a large quantity of silica—or any other potentially poisonous substance—call your veterinarian or the APCC's emergency hotline at (888) 426-4435 for round-the-clock telephone assistance. For more information on poison prevention, visit APCC online.

JeanieK · 05-20-2006, 03:18 PM

That is very informative. Thanks. It's nice to know these things.

Patti · 05-20-2006, 04:09 PM

Great information for us all! Thanks!

Latuya · 05-20-2006, 04:24 PM

My son got into one of those when he was a baby. And the doc said not to worry. I would think that since our yourkies are so small it would be more harmful to them. But after reading the bit of information Lacy's Mom shared with us (btw thanks so much for that!) it seem like it will be ok. I would just say keep an eye on the little one and if he starts to act different or seems sick in any way, take him in.

05-20-2006, 01:33 PM	#1
thisHUNNY Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 47	What Should I Do? i accidently dropped those "not edible" packages that they keep in some dried food to keep it fresh and minutes later i realized my yorkie was chewing on something so i grab it out of his month and it was all chewed up. what should i do? is it poisonous?

05-20-2006, 04:09 PM	#6
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Great information for us all! Thanks! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

05-20-2006, 04:24 PM	#7
Latuya YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rialto CA Posts: 3,243	My son got into one of those when he was a baby. And the doc said not to worry. I would think that since our yourkies are so small it would be more harmful to them. But after reading the bit of information Lacy's Mom shared with us (btw thanks so much for that!) it seem like it will be ok. I would just say keep an eye on the little one and if he starts to act different or seems sick in any way, take him in. __________________ Monica, Proud mom of Gus who is forever missed! And new mom to Leiloni Gus's Dogster page

05-20-2006, 01:52 PM	#2
winnismom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 223	I remember my son got into one of those when he was a toddler. I called poison control and they said not to worry it wasn't toxic and he would pass it....that was like 12 years ago though.

05-20-2006, 02:47 PM	#3
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	If it were poisonous, I doubt that they would put it in food. so I wouldn't worry about it.

05-20-2006, 03:11 PM	#4
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	PET HEALTH ALERT: IS SILICA POTENTIALLY POISONOUS? Ever wonder about those little packets of silica gel you find in medications, leather goods, vitamins and even pasta products? They may carry the ominous warning, “DESSICANT—DO NOT EAT,” but according to experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, they’re not as dangerous to our pets as they may sound. Silica gel is used to absorb moisture in many different products, and is usually packaged in plastic cylinders or paper packets. It is also used in certain cat litters for the same purpose. “While it is indeed true that silica is not meant for consumption, silica gel ingestions most often produce only mild stomach upset in animal companions, which typically resolves with minimal to no treatment,” says the APCC’s Dana Farbman, CVT. However, if very large quantities are eaten—such as multiple packets or mouthfuls of kitty litter that contains silica—intestinal obstruction is a possibility. “Especially,” adds Farbman, “in very small animals.” If you suspect that your pet may have ingested a large quantity of silica—or any other potentially poisonous substance—call your veterinarian or the APCC's emergency hotline at (888) 426-4435 for round-the-clock telephone assistance. For more information on poison prevention, visit APCC online.

05-20-2006, 03:18 PM	#5
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	That is very informative. Thanks. It's nice to know these things.