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My puppy ate cooking grease. Will she get sick? What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 22 days old

My puppy ate a bunch of cooking grease. Will she be ok?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on April 2nd, 2016

She will likely have [vomiting](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/vomiting-1) and/or [diarrhea](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/diarrhea-1) later. If symptoms are mild, you may be able to [manage her at home](https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-treat-your-dogs-upset-stomach) by withholding food for 12-24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet (1:1 ratio of plain boiled boneless chicken and plain white rice). Feed in small, frequent amounts waiting at least one hour between feedings. If the vomiting stops, continue feeding until the stool is normal. Transition slowly to the regular diet. If the vomiting or diarrhea persist for more than 24 hours, see your veterinarian. She may also be at risk of [pancreatitis](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/canine-pancreatitis) which can be quite serious. Symptoms may include lethargy, loss of appetite or abdominal pain. These symptoms should be addressed by your veterinarian immediately.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

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    It is not great and it is likely nothing will happen. However there is a chance that she will get some gastrointestinal upset, or pancreatitis at worst. If she starts to vomit and have greasy looking diarrhea she will need to be seen by a veterinarian right away for an exam, a pancreatitis test and treatment,.

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