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My dog ate raw pork fat. Is vomiting or pancreatitis a concern?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | 13 years and 4 months old | 18 lbs

My dog ate a strip of 6 inch long raw fat that was trimmed from a pork tenderloin. It fell onto the floor when cleaning up. She's a 25 lb dachshund. We don't make it a habit of feeding her table scraps so I'm worried that she's going to become nauseated and throw up.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 21st, 2018

Oh no, that's not good that Tootsie ate that bit of fat. You are right that it could cause her some GI upset in the form of vomiting or diarrhea. Of more concern is that this fat could cause pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas. I can give you a home remedy to try in case she does get some GI upset. 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 her normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, she vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, she will need to see a vet right away. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Paula Simons

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    Published on November 27th, 2021

    Eating pork and fat can cause gastrointestinal upset or even inflammation of the pancreas called pancreatitis. If he is feeling unwell and not responding to the injections he received, he may need to be hospitalized on IV fluids and anti-nausea/diarrhea medication. I would consider having him tested for pancreatitis and begin supportive treatment with a bland diet and make sure he has access to water. If he is vomiting, lethargic, painful, or not eating/drinking he should be seen by a veterinarian right away.

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