My dog ate Italian dressing and is drooling. Is it an emergency?

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My dog ate some pasta with Italian dressing in it off the floor and threw up a few minutes later. Now her mouth keeps dripping with saliva. Should I be worried? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year old

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Italian dressing often contains onion or garlic, which can be toxic to dogs. Toxicity signs can be visible even after 24-48 hours since ingestion. The safest (and recommended) option is to take her to your veterinarian for a check-up. If this is not an option at this moment, please withhold food for the next 4-6 hours and then start feeding back again with some chicken and boiled rice in small portions every 4-6 hours. If the signs persist or she is displaying other signs such as diarrhea, lethargy, inappetence or more vomiting, I would suggest taking her to the nearest ER right away.

My dog ate Italian dressing and is drooling. Is it an emergency?

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