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My dog ate sesame oil. Is it dangerous? What should I feed him?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 5 years and 10 months old | 47 lbs

My dog pulled a bottle of sesame oil from the shelf and licked up what was likely half of a small bottle. This was while we were gone, and it is before his normal dinner time. Should we feed him normally, or something special (rice, chicken, etc)? Also, is this dangerous and is there anything else we can do for him at the moment?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on September 30th, 2017

Oh no, that wasn't good of Oakley to lick up that oil! The problem with it is that it's an oil, meaning it's fatty, and too much fat isn't good for a dog. That can lead to pancreatitis, which is a medical emergency. He is a good sized dog, and if he didn't ingest a lot, it may not be a problem, but it could be a problem. I would feed him a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice instead of his regular food for a couple of days, and keep an eye on him. If you see any vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, anorexia, or stomach pain, rush him into a vet immediately. Especially if you see him vomiting undigested food, he has to see a vet right away. Keep in mind as well that Oakley could vomit this back up himself because the fat will be hard on his stomach. The concern with that is oil can travel down the trachea, leading to an aspiration pneumonia. If you see him coughing, sneezing, having difficulty breathing, or wheezing, have him seen by a vet right away. I hope this helps!

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