My dog ate moldy food from the bin. When should I call the vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed
My dog has eaten moldy food out of bin
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Published on January 22nd, 2016
That's not good! he might throw up and have a little diarrhea but it is unlikely to cause any further toxicity as dogs have very strong acids in their stomach which can kill most molds. Do monitor him in the 24 hours to make sure he is ok, probably give him smaller meals as well, if he is throwing up more than a couple times call the vet.
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It is likely your dog is going to experience some digestive upset such as vomiting and diarrhea. Removing food and offering a bland meal in a few hours of boiled rice and chicken may help. If your dog is very ill for more than a day, or has other symptoms such as cognitive changes, loss of balance, seizure or loss of consciousness, it is best to contact your local vet or an emergency clinic immediately. Bringing in a sample of some of the moldy food to your vet may help them in determining any care needed.
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Published on June 8th, 2019
Withhold food for 12 hours then offer her boiled boneless chicken and rice every 6 hours in small portions. if she is eating and not vomiting, continue with this diet for 2 days. After 2 days, you can put her back gradually on her normal food. If she continues vomiting or is not eating, take her to the vet to get treatment.
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Published on January 4th, 2017
Poor pup! More than likely, he is going experience a lot of GI upset from this. You will likely see vomiting and diarrhea, and I will give you a home remedy to try to see if that helps his stomach if that occurs. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away.
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