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My dog ate pizza. What symptoms should I watch for and when to worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | spayed | 105 lbs

My boxer just ate 2 slices of my dominoes pizza, what do I do

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 23rd, 2019

Oh no, that's not good! Keep a close eye on Roxy for now. The fact from this can cause pancreatitis. If you see vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, a hunched up appearance, lethargy, or a loss of appetite, have her seen by a vet immediately.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on February 21st, 2019

    Mmm pizza! This amount of pizza may not cause a problem to Lola, so I'd keep an eye on her for now. The biggest issue I would be worried about is pancreatitis from the fat. Signs of that include vomiting, abdominal pain, lethargy, anorexia, and diarrhea. If you see any of those signs, take her into a vet right away. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Ana M, DVM

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    Published on May 28th, 2018

    Thank for submitting your question regarding Zarah. Yes, I would recommend that she sees an emergency veterinarian today. I am concerned that she may have pancreatitis. This is an inflammation of the pancreas triggered by high fat food. Typical signs are vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Most dogs recover well with treatment, but others can become very ill. For this reason, you would not want to wait another day for your veterinarian to open. She is likely dehydrated from the vomiting and diarrhea as well. The blood in the stool is likely the result of inflammation in the colon, but needs to be treated. I hope this information helps and she is able to receive treatment soon. Good luck!

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