My dog ate holiday ham and is vomiting. Should I take her to the vet?

High fat food like ham can sometimes cause pancreatitis in dogs. I am attaching a handout with more information about pancreatitis below. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952412 I would recommend having your veterinarian examine Sadie, give her some anti-nausea medication and determine what other treatments she may need to help make her feel better. Pancreatitis can be severe, so I would recommend having her evaluated ASAP. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and that Sadie feels better soon. Thanks for using PetCoach.

No you don’t need to take him to the vet right now. If he start acting lethargic, stops eating, or starts vomiting or having diarrhea, then yes I would take him to your vet then. Your vet will be able to get him started on something to help settle his tummy and make him feel better. I agree that ham isn’t the best thing to feed them, but some dogs will eat a little bit and not have a problem. Just watch him closely. I hope this helps!

Poor Roxy! I'm concerned that something she ingested could have been toxic or caused something severe like an intestinal obstruction or pancreatitis. I recommend having Roxy examined by a veterinarian right away. She may need X-rays or blood work to ensure she does not need surgery or extensive treatment. She will likely need supportive care or injections to help settle her stomach. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I hope Roxy is feeling better soon!

I would be very concerned that Ruby has pancreatitis. This can be brought on by eating fatty foods, and it is fatal if it isn't treated. I would see if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or if you can find a vet who will take payment plans. She has to see a vet immediately.

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach- sorry to hear Boy got into the garbage! I would withhold food for him for the next 12 hours- he can still have access to water. You can then reintroduce him to his normal food. I'd give him about 1/2 of what he normally eats and see if he keeps that down before giving him more. If Boy continues to vomit or experiences diarrhea or lethargy then I'd recommend Boy see his veterinarian ASAP.

In looking up this plant, I can't find any information that they are toxic to dogs, but it is possible that eating it upset her stomach. Given that Roxy isn't acting any differently and is eating, I wouldn't be too worried about her just yet. I would be more worried if she having persistent diarrhea, is vomiting frequently, and isn't eating or drinking. You can try offering her 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 her normal diet. Should she return to normal (i.e. no vomiting or diarrhea), then she will be just fine. I would have her seen by a vet, however, if she starts vomiting more or having persistent diarrhea, or she stops eating and drinking. I hope this helps!

You should not feed spoiled meat or other spoiled food to your dog. You are risking gastrointestinal problems such as gastritis, pancreatitis and diarrhea. That said, just because the "Best by XXXXX" date has run out, does not mean the food is spoiled. It is best to just feed your dog proper good quality dog food. It is possible that the ham was not spoiled,. but the spices and salt in the ham caused the tummy upset. If he is fine now (no diarrhea nor further vomiting) then there should be no reason to worry.