My dog ate the entire bottle of lanolin...should I be worried?

Question

My 20 pound shnauzer got a hold of the lanolin nursing nipple cream and ate it. He chewed the plastic, without digesting much of it and ate out the lanolin oil. It says non-toxic, and my dog seems okay. I was more worried about the amount he consumed- about 4 oz.

Answer 1

it's a natural product. I wouldn't be surprised if your dog had diarrea or vomited because of it. Just keep an eye on him. It's a lubricant, so it will probably hasten his digestive process (if you know what I mean!)

Answer 2

Lanolin Toxicity

Answer 3

The short answer is "Call a vet if your not sure"- that being said-
Lanolin is made from sheep I'm pretty sure- so I think he'll be fine. All that oil will probably give him the runs, though. Just watch him, give him plenty of water, and call a vet right away if he seems listless or lacks appetite.

Answer 4

As long as it was pure lanolin the worst that is going to happen is some diarrhea.

Lanolin is the oil commonly found on sheep wool. It's natural and digestible.

Answer 5

lanolin is a natural substance that is secreted from the skin of sheep. the over the counter stuff is basically just a thickened skin oil. other that perhaps a tummy ache and some greasy poo, your dog should be fine.

Answer 6

I would call the vet.... but is probably going to be okay.... my doxie( 15 lbs) ate a entire bottle of vitamin e gel caps .... called vet said she would be fine .... have some diarrhea but her coat was extremely shiny for a couple of months...

Answer 7

I'd call the vet just to be on the safe side.

Answer 8

I would call the vet just to make sure.

Answer 9

I would be worried!!