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My dog drank cooking oil and is vomiting with diarrhea. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

i have 4 dogs, 2 grown, 2 puppies. i had i large pot of used vegetable cooking oil on my counter they found a way up there and drank the whole pot. they’re vomiting in large amounts and they have diarrhea as well. are they going to be okay?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 14th, 2019

I would be extremely concerned they have pancreatitis, which can happen in dogs when they consume too much fat. Pancreatitis can be fatal and it's an extremely serious disease, you need to take them all into a vet immediately.

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