A Dog Chewed a Vape or Nicotine Pouch. Call Right Away.

If your dog chews a vape cartridge, nicotine pouch or another nicotine product, call your veterinarian or an animal poison service immediately. “Tobacco-free” is not the same as nicotine-free, and you should not wait for symptoms while trying to work out how much was swallowed.

Tell the clinic which part was reached

Was it a pouch, a bottle of refill liquid, the cartridge or the whole device? Describe what is punctured, wet or missing. Keep the product and packaging away from pets and children. If you can do so without delaying the call, photograph the name, listed concentration or milligrams per unit. Do not convert a bottle concentration into an exact dose when you do not know how much liquid leaked or was swallowed.

A used pouch still belongs in the report. If your dog also chewed the device housing, say whether a battery or any pieces are missing. A damaged or swallowed battery is a separate emergency concern; the battery exposure guide explains what to report. Tell the clinic about both hazards on the first call rather than waiting to find the exact brand of battery.

Say what you have seen so far

Pet Poison Helpline’s nicotine overview explains that products without tobacco can still supply nicotine and that signs can appear quickly. Report vomiting, excess drooling, restlessness, trembling, weakness or other changes you see. If your dog is struggling to breathe, collapsing or having a seizure, seek emergency care immediately. The absence of signs when you find a wrapper does not confirm a safe exposure.

Do not attempt to make your dog vomit or give food, water or a household remedy as a treatment unless a veterinary professional directs you. If liquid is on the fur or paws, tell the clinic and ask for safe handling instructions. Do not delay the call to clean the device or collect every piece.

Give the team a usable timeline

Share the last time the item was known to be intact, the time you found it, the dog’s current weight if known and how many animals had access. “One torn pouch, two dogs in the room, strength printed on the tin” is enough to start the conversation. Take the label or a clear photo if the clinic asks you to come in.

Written by PARTNER Editorial Team for general education. Contact your veterinary team for advice about your pet’s individual health and feeding needs.