My dog ate raw ground beef. Will he be okay? What should I do?
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Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 65 lbs
My lab mix dog ate a pound of raw ground beef. What should I do? He seems fine but I’m worried
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Published on March 20th, 2018
He’ll be fine. Many dogs eat raw meat as part of their diet. Do not induce vomiting. He may have a mild stomach ache or diarrhea but probably no problems. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you get answers to your veterinary questions.
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Published on March 1st, 2018
It definitely has potential to cause a gastrointestinal infection, or an upset stomach, but dogs tend to handle raw meat better than people. This is because dog's have a lower stomach pH and are adapted to handle infected meat. It's possible that this may cause vomiting and/or diarrhea, but in most cases this is temporary and will resolve within a day or two. Below is a link to an article with great information about vomiting and diarrhea that will help you determine if it is serious or not. https://mobile.petcoach.co/amp/article/diarrhea-vomiting-in-dogs-when-to-call-your-veterinarian I hope that helps and all is well with Winston.
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