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My Dog Ate an Emergen C packet What Should I Do?

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May 23, 2020
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My Dog Ate an Emergen C packet What Should I Do?

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Sometimes our dogs get into things they shouldn’t, and then choose to eat some of the strangest things! There are stories of dogs who have even eaten an entire packet of Emergen-C!

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Could this pose a health problem if your dog ate a packet of this supplement? Possibly.

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What is Emergen-C?

Emergen-C is a vitamin supplement for humans, which contains a high dose of vitamin C and other vitamins. The supplement is taken to boost the immune system and increase a person’s energy levels. The packet of powder can be mixed with water and taken during cold and flu season.

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The product comes in various flavors, with each package containing about 4-6 oz of powder. The formula contains the following ingredients:

  • Vitamin C: 1,000 mg
  • Vitamin B6: 10 mg
  • Vitamin B12: 25 mcg
  • Thiamin: 0.36 mg
  • Riboflavin: 0.39 mg
  • Niacin: 4 mg
  • Folate: 167 mcg
  • Calcium: 50 mg
  • Phosphorus: 38 mg
  • Magnesium: 53 mg
  • Zinc: 2 mg

These are all nutrients dogs need to stay healthy; however, the dose of vitamin C could be a problem.

Is Vitamin C Toxic to Dogs?

No, not when given in the right dose. However, most healthy dogs don’t need to have vitamin C supplements. The reason is because dogs are able to produce this vitamin in their bodies, unlike their pet parents. Humans don’t have this capability.

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Vitamin C is sometimes prescribed by holistic vets for times when a dog is under some type of environmental or psychological stress. For example, vitamin C may be given when a dog is diagnosed with kennel cough, cancer, respiratory infections, bacterial infections and more.

Some veterinarians also suggest dogs should be given vitamin C supplements after they’ve been vaccinated, are pregnant or lactating, etc.

Taken in doses that are too large, however, your fur baby could develop diarrhea, stomach upset and vomiting. The amount of vitamin C that causes these symptoms will vary, depending on the dog’s size and weight. For instance, 1000 mg of vitamin C could affect a smaller dog more than the same dose would a larger dog.

So, if your fur baby happens to eat a packet of Emergen-C, then he may develop some degree of diarrhea and nausea/vomiting. However, the packet could cause a serious medical problem called an intestinal blockage, and this is a medical emergency that needs the prompt treatment of a vet.

We hope your fur baby hasn’t eaten a packet of this product; however, if he has then he will be OK. Just watch for any vomiting and diarrhea. And if you have any concerns at all, then please call your vet right away.

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Tom has always loved to write since he was little - he wanted to be either a writer or a veterinary doctor, but he ended up being a professional writer while most of his works are based on animals. He was born in San Francisco but later moved to Texas to continue his job as a writer. He graduated from the University of San Francisco where he studied biotechnology. He is happily married and a soon to be father!

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Jannet says:
October 7, 2020 at 7:46 am

My boy of 2 years actually emptied the contents of the supplement package into my dog’s bowl of water and he lapped it up thinking it was normal. I didn’t even notice it until I passed by them and saw the empty packet. I passed a second time even before noticing that the water was not its usual colour. Nothing happened to him though because I think he only drank a little. I guess he stopped when he saw that it tasted differently.

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Smith Oliver says:
October 10, 2020 at 5:58 pm

I have had a similar experience but this time the packet was emptied into my cup and my dog came to drink from it. At first I didn’t know whether to start scolding him for drinking from my cup, or to start getting worried. I’m glad that went down well too.

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Seadals says:
October 7, 2020 at 7:50 am

I don’t even advise people giving vitamin C to dogs in the first place, so I don’t think having to give it in excess quantity will be a problem to me. I don’t see any reason you should give your dogs your own vitamin C supplement. Just check for alternative option for dogs. That will be safer for them.

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Ruby says:
October 15, 2020 at 6:51 am

Dogs can eat anything that comes their way even when the owners aren’t giving them.

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