My dog ate shea butter and is throwing up. What should I do?

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My chihuahua ate some raw shea butter. I'm not sure how much but it was enough to make her sick. She was acting fine and playful the night she ate it. It wasn't until this morning when she threw up and has been acting a little sick. I'm not sure what to do. I don't want to bring her into the vet unnecessarily if there's something i can do from home. But I don't know if it's toxic. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 12 lbs

Shaneez Wallani, DVM · Accepted Answer

I recommend you have Mocha seen by a vet, as you mentioned she is acting unwell and vomiting, and that amount of fat intake could lead to pancreatitis. See the link below for more information: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952412 You can also contact the pet poison helpline at the following link for more information. Have the container with you so they can go over ingredients with you and let you know if Mocha needs to get to a vet right away. https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/

My dog ate shea butter and is throwing up. What should I do?

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