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My dog ate old turkey meat from the floor. Will she get botulism?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 18 lbs

Please help.. my dog ate a piece of cooked turkey meat (about the size of a popcorn kernel) that could’ve been out on the floor for as long as 10 months)!!? is she going to get super sick and die of botulism from it?!! I’m really freaking out!

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 27th, 2019

She will probably be fine. I highly doubt she will get botulism from it. Just monitor he closely for any abnormal symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, not eating, lethargy) and if any of those are noticed then get her to a vet for an exam.

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