Oooh... accidentally hurting your dog hurts you! I almost lost it when I thought I scratched my dog's eye with my fingernail when we were playing, but it turned out there was a hair in his eye and it wasn't a scratch. I also had to call the ASPCA poison control line once because I lost one of my pills and couldn't find it, and couldn't take the risk that he had eaten it. I called my vet and they were useless (only the intern was there) and I tried the pharmacy but they don't have information on dogs. Anyway, I understand how you feel, I was bawling on the phone with the ASPCA. Thankfully, the pill was a small enough dose to not hurt him, as I was on an odd prescription at the time. He probably didn't eat it anyway, but I couldn't take the chance.

Something you should know, though, it's really unsafe to give animals medication that is meant for humans.

http://www.petplace.com/dogs/acetami...ogs/page1.aspx

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/nsaids.html

Humans and other animals do not process chemicals the same way, so something that has been tested and found safe for people could seriously harm a pet. Always let the vet decide what medications they can take. Tylenol can easily kill cats, as they do not have the required enzymes to break it down, and it does damage to their organs. Advil can kill dogs or give them serious gastric, kidney and liver damage. Both animals can develop toxicity or bleeding from Advil, Tylenol, and Aspirin. Human drugs are not meant for animals, but some are prescribed in very small doses by a veterinarian on a case by case basis.

The number for the ASPCA Poison Contol Center is 1-800-548-2423. If your dog has eaten a pill that you've dropped, or if you suspect they have eaten a household chemical, these are the people to call. They do ask for a donation. Unfortunately, I don't have a credit card, and it's an American organization so there was no way I could give them any money, but when they realized I was bawling my eyes out they did me a favour. These guys are great.

I'm really glad your dog is doing better. I would still recommend that he see a vet just in case.