HouseholdCaution
Silica gel sachets
Also known as: desiccant packet, do not eat sachet, moisture absorber
How dangerous is it?
DogMild
CatMild
Monitor at home
Watch your pet closely for the next 24 hours. If vomiting, weakness or unusual behaviour appears, call us on +853 6677 6611.
Signs to watch for
- Mild vomiting
- Soft stool
- Blockage signs only if many sachets in a small pet
What to do
Silica gel itself is non-toxic; monitor for stomach upset. Call us if a small pet swallowed a whole sachet, mainly for blockage risk.
Macau note
In humid Macau these sachets are in every snack tin and shoe box. The exception is moisture-absorber boxes with calcium chloride, which are corrosive: call us for those.
This guide is for general information only and does not replace a veterinary examination. When in doubt, always call the clinic.
Reviewed by the Royal Veterinary Center veterinary team.