After we have a puppy at home, we must be careful everywhere, think things through in advance, and try to nip it in the bud, so as to avoid some accidents with the puppy. Today, the editor will tell you what to do if the puppy eats desiccant.
1. Accidental consumption of quicklime desiccant
Quicklime desiccant is in the form of white lumps, which will turn into powder when exposed to moisture. If a puppy eats this desiccant, it will severely burn the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, it is recommended to take the puppy to a pet rescue immediately after ingestion, otherwise the dog's life may be in danger.
2. Accidentally ingesting silica gel desiccant
Silica gel desiccant is in the form of colorless and transparent pellets, some of which are colored and look like delicious candies. If the puppy eats this kind of desiccant, the owner generally does not need to worry too much, because the dog will not be absorbed by the intestines after accidental ingestion and will be excreted with the feces. Generally, there will be no obvious symptoms, and at most it will cause indigestion. Unless the dog has special reactions such as dizziness or vomiting, there is generally no need to seek medical treatment.
Note: When feeding dogs, be sure to take out the desiccant first. The odor of food will stick to the surface of the desiccant, which can easily cause poisoning by accidental ingestion by dogs. At the same time, desiccants are very harmful to dogs, so owners should keep this type of desiccants away to avoid contact with dogs.