Dog ate moldy cheese from trash. Is she okay? What symptoms to expect?

That's not good! he might throw up and have a little diarrhea but it is unlikely to cause any further toxicity as dogs have very strong acids in their stomach which can kill most molds. Do monitor him in the 24 hours to make sure he is ok, probably give him smaller meals as well, if he is throwing up more than a couple times call the vet.

I recommend monitoring her for the next 24 hours. If she develops diarrhea, has persistent vomiting, stops eating or drinking, becomes lethargic, or acts like she is in pain (abdominal pain), then she should be seen by a veterinarian ASAP.

Your dog likely has a tummy ache now. If diarrhea and/or vomiting occurs and /or your dog has abdominal pain she may have pancreatitis and will need to be seen right away by a veterinarian or in a Pet ER for an exam. Pancreatitis often occurs when dogs eat stuff they are not used to and can be life-threatening. It is diagnosed by a thorough exam, and a pancreatitis test. treatment is usually iv fluids, pain medicine, and other supportive care incl. hospitalization.

He is probably going to be alright. In rare cases he may get a bit of diarrhea or vomit. Make sure there is no more of that moldy dog food around as it can cause a tummy upset. Just observe Zeus and should he get diarrhea more than once or vomit more than once, take him to a veterinarian for an exam.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Moldy food can produce serious problems, like uncontrolled twitches, lack of balance, hypersalivation or even seizures. It usually takes 1-6hrs after ingestion of mold for the symptoms to develop. If Indy is acting normal and he is not showing any of these symptoms, you should monitor him at home. However, if he starts acting strange, if he develops muscle twitches and problems with walking you should take him to your vets as an emergency.

I don't think you need to be too concerned. Nuts are not recommended to feed dogs, because they are high in fat and can therefore lead to some vomiting and diarrhea from gastroenteritis, and potentially some pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas--causes pain and vomiting ). The only exception to the guideline regarding nuts is macadamia nuts, which are specifically toxic to dogs. As far as mold goes, average refrigerator-household-food mold could cause some gastroenteritis but is unlikely to be a major issue. Compost piles and truly rotting food, however, are dangerous if ingested as they contain mycotoxins. (again, not the case with "refrigerator" mold). You can feed him a bland diet (boiled chicken and white rice) for a few days to help minimize gastroenteritis. If he starts vomiting, having diarrhea, or becomes lethargic, please take him to the vet. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Dogs developed as scavengers so they can tolerate some food that we would consider rotten or moldy. He should be fine. If he was going to have a stomach upset it probably would have happened already, so no treatment is needed. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Alfie.