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Puppy ate cooking oil, now has soft stool. Should I be worried?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Male | 4 months and 7 days old

Hi. Our puppy ingested cooking oil by accident and has been excreting poo that looks a bit formed but actually soft since yesterday. Should we be worried or is it normal? He isn't vomiting or anything. Thank you

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 8th, 2019

At the least he will likely have sift poo for a day or 2 as oil acts like a laxative. However the fat in the oil may cause him to develop pancreatitis which isn't a very nice condition. If he is vomiting or dull I would seek a vet immediately.

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