My dog ate Nutella and maple syrup. Should I take him to the vet?

Question

Hello, I'm hoping you can help. I accidentally left the bowl I had breakfast from containing maple syrup porridge and a little bit of Nutella on the floor, and I come back into the room to find my sleeping dog is now up and licking the bowl. What should I do? Should I take him to the vet or keep an eye on him? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 4 years and 5 months old

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Nutella can be toxic not because of the amount of chocolate (which is known to be minimal) but for the fat content (the same for maple syrup). Toxicity would depend on his size/weight and amount ingested. Gastrointestinal signs like vomiting and diarrhoea will probably occur but you should not notice anything else if the quantity ingested is minimal (please give us more indications about it). As a general approach I would recommend close monitoring and withhold food for the next 12 hours. Start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if you notice diarrhoea, vomiting, lethargy or inappetence or any other sign you may be worried about. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My dog ate Nutella and maple syrup. Should I take him to the vet?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

Why is my mouse's eye swollen, cloudy, and has pus?

Can I use human contact lens solution as eye drops for my mouse?

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

Why is my new pet biting? Is she stressed or scared in her new home?

My dwarf hamster has a shut eye and is limping. What should I do?

My guinea pig has a growing lump on its neck. Can it heal itself?

Share