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My dog ate deer corn from a heat pack. Should I take him to the vet?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | neutered | 60 lbs

Hi, my dog ate feed corn that you qould put out for deer. He is a 60 lb border collie. It was the filling for my heat pack that i usually microwave. But the corn pieces are hard, the kind you feed to deer. Should I take him to a vet?

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C. Rathjens, DVM

Answered By C. Rathjens, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 4th, 2019

Angus will be able to digest the corn, so I would only be concerned if it was a large amount (more than a 1/2-1 cup or so). If Agnus has an vomiting, decreased appetite, or lethargy, I would recommend taking him to the vet.
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