What happens if a dog eats Play Dough Dogs?

If a dog eats Play Dough Dogs, they may experience: High sodium from salt: excessive thirst, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, seizures, coma, death.

Not Safe

Not SafeVet ReviewedReviewed by Dr Alex Crow BVetMed MRCVShousehold

Not Safe for Dogs

Medium dog serving: never

Key warning: all play dough — homemade and commercial

Can Dogs Eat Play Dough? No — Extremely High Salt Causes Sodium Poisoning

This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.

Play dough — both commercial and homemade — is dangerous for dogs. Homemade play dough contains extremely high salt and causes sodium ion poisoning. Commercial varieties also contain high salt.

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Warning Signs & Symptoms

High sodium from salt: excessive thirst, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, seizures, coma, death.

If Your Dog Ate This

Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 immediately.

What to Avoid

all play dough — homemade and commercial

Preparation & Serving

Call vet immediately. Note amount consumed. Sodium poisoning from play dough can be rapid and severe.

Did you know?

Commercial Play-Doh was originally formulated in the 1950s as a wallpaper cleaning compound that was accidentally discovered to be moldable. The original formula contained significant amounts of salt as a preservative — the same property that makes homemade play dough so dangerous to dogs.

Portions & nutrition

Serving (small dog): never
Serving (medium dog): never
Serving (large dog): never
Calories (per 100g): 0
Safe frequency: Never

Source

Source: ASPCA

What You Need to Know

Homemade play dough recipes use 1-2 cups of salt per batch making it one of the most concentrated sodium sources a dog can encounter. A medium-sized dog eating a golf ball sized amount can develop life-threatening sodium poisoning. Commercial play dough also contains high sodium. Keep all play dough away from dogs especially in homes with children.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Play Dough Dogs safe for dogs?: No, Play Dough Dogs is not safe for dogs. Play dough — both commercial and homemade — is dangerous for dogs. Homemade play dough contains extremely high salt and causes sodium ion poisoning. Commercial varieties also contain high salt.
What happens if a dog eats Play Dough Dogs?: If a dog eats Play Dough Dogs, they may experience: High sodium from salt: excessive thirst, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, seizures, coma, death.
How much Play Dough Dogs can a dog eat?: Homemade play dough recipes use 1-2 cups of salt per batch making it one of the most concentrated sodium sources a dog can encounter. A medium-sized dog eating a golf ball sized amount can develop life-threatening sodium poisoning. Commercial play dough also contains high sodium. Keep all play dough away from dogs especially in homes with children.

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Medical Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a licensed veterinarian before making dietary changes for your pet.