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My 7lb dog ate BBQ dry-rubbed chicken off the floor. Will she get sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 7 years and 9 months old | 7 lbs

I had BBQ dry rubbed chicken... and If she didn't eat the full piece of Chicken that dropped onto the floor, but did eat half of it or more than half of it. Can she still get sick from it If she roughly weighs in about give or take 7 LBs? It wasn't a big piece and she only got half of it but again... it was BBQ dry rubbed.

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on March 24th, 2018

Hi there! I wouldn't expect this to cause any serious toxicity issues, but you may see some mild GI upset for the next day or so - meaning mild vomiting or loose stool. As long as this resolves within 24 hours or so and Mirz is acting normal otherwise, she should be just fine. If she has symptoms lasting longer than 24 hours, then I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam.

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