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    Re: BP ingested Vermiculite, please help

    Quote Originally Posted by mylostnick View Post
    Should I get a vet appointment?
    I wouldn't. From what I just quickly Googled, the danger comes from vermiculite that is contaminated with asbestos. Repeated or prolonged inhalation can give you lung cancer. The pure mineral is inert. I didn't find much about ingestion, but, in my opinion, the small amount of exposure that you describe doesn't warrant medical intervention.
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