My dog ate oxygen absorber packet - Is it an emergency?

If you just realized your dog ate oxygen absorber packet, the very first thing you should do is take a deep breath, but don't wait around too long. These little square packets are everywhere—tucked into your beef jerky, hidden in bags of pepperoni, or even sitting at the bottom of a new container of vitamins. While they might seem like just another piece of trash your dog decided to sample, they can actually be quite dangerous depending on what's inside them and how big your dog is. ...

February 21, 2026 · 7 min · Faris Meyers