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Dog ate organophosphate and carbamate insecticides? Toxic: what to do now
Organophosphate and carbamate insecticides overstimulate a dog's nerves, causing drooling, tiny pupils, vomiting, trembling, breathing trouble and seizures.
If your dog ate or touched this, call your vet or a pet poison line now
United States
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Organophosphate and carbamate insecticides and dogs: key facts
- Verdict
- Toxic · Emergency: get help now
- What it can do
- Heavy drooling, tiny pupils, peeing often, vomiting and diarrhea and belly cramps. All 8
- How fast
- Usually within hours; can be delayed more than 2 days
- What to do now
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now. All steps
- Sources
- Merck Veterinary Manual, Pet Poison Helpline. Reviewed 9 October 2026.
What should I do if my dog ate organophosphate and carbamate insecticides?
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now.
- Keep the product label and bring it with you.
- If it's on the skin, gently wash your dog with detergent and water.
Don't
- Don't make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Don't give tranquilizers or other medicines.
Symptoms to watch for
- Heavy drooling
- Tiny pupils
- Peeing often
- Vomiting and diarrhea
- Belly cramps
- Trouble breathing
- Trembling
- Seizures
When signs appear: Usually within hours; can be delayed more than 2 days
Why
These insecticides act on the nervous system. Dogs can be poisoned by eating the product or treated plants, or by getting it on the skin or in the eyes.
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.