2 of my 3 dogs licked mouthwash off the floor when I spilled about 1 tbsp. It does not contain xyletol. Should I be concerned?

Hi there, you are through to Dr Linda. A small amount of mouthwash is unlikely to be an issue though may leave a bad taste which can cause drooling. As it is safe for humans, it is likely safe for dogs. You are correct in being concerned about Xylitol; that would have been my biggest worry too. I would monitor the dogs for any signs, feed them a bland diet of chicken and rice today and offer plenty of water.

My dog chewed a colgate tube and ingested some of the toothpaste, probably about the size of a lime. She is 28kg, and so far she still acting normal, no vomit nor diarrhoea. Should I be concerned?

Thank you for your question. I apologize for the delay in my reply, this venue is not set up for urgent emails. I hope that she is okay. If she is having problems, It would be best to have your pet seen by a veterinarian, as they can examine them, see what might be going on, and get any testing or treatment taken care of that might be needed.

My dog tore open a brand new toothpaste box with the new toothpaste in it while i was out of the room for a minute. Not sure if he ate any or not. Is there anything I can do at home to help before i take him to a vet?

Hello, If he just ate part of the box he may be fine. Paper can usually be broken down and easily pass out of your dog. If he ate some fo the toothpaste this can cause GI issues such as vomiting and diarrhea. Your vet can get your dog on medication to help your dog start to feel better. I hope your dog starts to feel better soon.

Dog licked toothpaste. Crest 3D White. Seems to be acting normal, but I am very concerned because of how toxic toothpaste is for dogs, she got a few licks in before we removed her.

Hello, So sorry to hear that your dog is having issues. Just a lick may not cause any issues. If she is acting normal, it may be okay to just watch her and see. If she starts to feel bad, vomits, is lethargic or has diarrhea, it would be best to see your vet. I hope your dog starts to feel better soon.

My dog ingested two sharpfloss picks that also had fluoride on the strings of floss, would it be over cautious to take the her to the vet or should i just watch for symptoms? As of now, she is acting normal. Her breed is full Siberian Husky. Thank you!

There are many different types of floss picks and floss in general and I cannot know for certain how much fluoride was consumed but I doubt it was a toxic amount; however, I am more concerned about the ingestion of the floss picks and would recommend that you visit your Veterinarian about the sharp ends of the floss picks. Regards Dr Callum Turner DVM