Chihuahua ate kitten food, now has belly ache & whining. What to do?

Question

My 7 year old Chihuahua got into my kittens kitten chow and now has a belly ache I think. She keeps whinning and won't leave me or my wife's side. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 4 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Sweet Pea. Kitten food will be higher in fat and protein compared to adult dog food. This will make it tasty to Sweet Pea, but can definitely upset her stomach. She may experience vomiting and diarrhea. In this case, she will need to see her veterinarian to ensure she has not developed a potentially serious condition known as pancreatitis which can be triggered by high fat foods. If she continues to whine and not act like herself, I would still have her seen. She may be painful somewhere else such as her neck or back. This could actually be unrelated to the kitten food ingestion. I hope this information helps!

Chihuahua ate kitten food, now has belly ache & whining. What to do?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

My small pet is limping and can't bear weight. Should I see a vet?

My pet's eye looks strange but doesn't seem to hurt. What's wrong?

My rat is losing weight and has breathing issues. What should I do?

Dog licking paws, fur loss, and jaw wound: Could it be allergies?

Is there a chart for dog food protein biological value and digestibility?

Share