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My dog ate curry from the trash. Is it food poisoning? Should I wait?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 7 years and 8 months old | 0 lbs

I think my dogs got food poisoning from getting into the bin bag and eating a curry should I wait it out or is she in danger?

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Angel Alvarado, LVT

Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 8th, 2017

Depending on the amount ingested, you may see vomiting and/or diarrhea within the next 12 hours. Usually, either can be managed with a 24 hour fast followed by a bland diet in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve.
Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite or abdominal pain in addition to persistent GI upset. See your veterinarian if symptoms worsen, do not resolve or if any of these other symptoms are observed.
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  • Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on October 14th, 2017

    Yes, you are correct that dogs should not be given curry. It contains spices that are very upsetting to their stomach. I can give you a home remedy to try to see if that helps him, but no water mixed with sugar will not help at all. In fact, too much sugar can cause further GI upset. In the future, do not feed him curry again, and only feed him his dog food. As for the home remedy, withhold food for 8-12 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. I hope this helps!

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