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My dog ate raw ground beef, what should I watch out for now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 2 years and 11 months old | 60 lbs

My American Staffordshire terrier jumped on the counter a ate about 2 pounds of raw ground beef. It’s been a couple of hours. He hasn’t throw up and is just laying on the couch. Breathing is fine. What should I look out for

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on December 28th, 2018

Monitor for lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite or abdominal pain. Consider withholding food for the next 24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. If Dexter develops stomach upset without any other symptoms, you can fast him then offer a bland diet in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve. If he becomes lethargic, stops eating or develops abdominal pain then he should be examined by your veterinarian.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on January 12th, 2020

    You may see some stomach upset (vomiting or diarrhea). If she develops either, withhold food for 24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts. Begin with 1 tablespoon of food every hour and gradually increase the amount if there is no vomiting. Feed bland until symptoms resolve then transition slowly to the regular diet. Monitor for lethargy, persistent vomiting or diarrhea, loss of appetite or abdominal pain. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian.

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