My dog ate a raw sirloin steak. Should I worry? What are the symptoms?

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My dog got a hold of a good sized sirloin steak... raw. Is he going to be ok? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 100 lbs

Emily, DVM · Accepted Answer

Raw meat can contain bacteria like E.coli so it can cause GI upset and illness. Also if it contained a bone at all (most sirloin a don't) then there is a risk for an intestinal obstruction. If Rambo has any vomiting, diarrhea, pain, weakness or belly swelling he needs to be seen by a veterinarian. These signs could occur as soon as 6-12 hours after eating the meat up to 4-5 days later. So if he's normal in a week he will likely be ok. Continue to feed him normally unless he starts having any of those changes outlined above.

My dog ate a raw sirloin steak. Should I worry? What are the symptoms?

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