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Fireworks (eaten or chewed) and dogs: what to do
Toxic. Eating fireworks can cause vomiting, burns, blood problems and weakness, depending on the chemicals inside.
If your dog ate or touched this, call your vet or a pet poison line now
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Fireworks (eaten or chewed) and dogs: key facts
- Verdict
- Toxic · Call your vet or a poison line
- What it can do
- Vomiting or diarrhea, sometimes bloody, burns on the lips, mouth, nose or paws, lethargy with brown, gray or blue gums, fast breathing or fast heartbeat and extreme weakness or poor coordination. All 6
- How fast
- Some signs can take up to 10 hours
- What to do now
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now. All steps
- Sources
- Pet Poison Helpline, ASPCA. Reviewed 9 October 2026.
What to do now
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now.
- Tell the vet what kind of firework it was; signs depend on the chemicals inside.
- Pick up all firework debris before letting your dog outside.
Don't
- Don't let your dog near lit fireworks or sparklers.
Symptoms to watch for
- Vomiting or diarrhea, sometimes bloody
- Burns on the lips, mouth, nose or paws
- Lethargy with brown, gray or blue gums
- Fast breathing or fast heartbeat
- Extreme weakness or poor coordination
- Seizures
When signs appear: Some signs can take up to 10 hours
Why
Fireworks contain chemicals such as chlorate salts and barium, which can damage red blood cells, muscles and nerves.
Sources
Guide reviewed 9 October 2026. Page updated 7 November 2026.
General information from the sources above, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your vet.