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My dog ate trash, now restless and nervous. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 5 years and 6 months old | 21 lbs

Before i noticed what meeko was doin and stop him, meeko got into a fast food bag of trash that was by the dumpster. Now he is very restless and nervous. I think he ate something other than food. He drinks and eats treats but wont stay still or get off couch, his bed. He wont throw up. Its been couple hours.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 4th, 2019

Other gastrointestinal signs like vomiting or diarrhoea are expected and more signs may show up. I would monitor him closely for the next 24hours and if you notice any sign or if the ones she is showing now are persisting, a check up would be required.

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