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My pet ate a whole bag of treats. What should I do immediately?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 7 months and 5 days old | 14 lbs

My Mom accidentally fed him a whole bag of treats thinking that it was his food. is anything bad going to happen to him or will he be okay?

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Angel Alvarado, LVT

Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on December 6th, 2017

He should be fine, though you may want to monitor for vomiting or diarrhea. Consider withholding food for the next 12-24 hours. If vomiting or diarrhea develop, fast him then feed a bland in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve. Transition slowly to the regular diet afterwards.
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