My dog ate Nutella and ham. Is it safe for her sensitive stomach?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Lala. Nutella is high in fat and calories. This can cause gastrointestinal upset in a dog. There is a small amount of chocolate as well. This has the potential to cause toxicity, but the amount was likely too small given her size. However, I do recommend that she sees a veterinarian, especially if the vomiting continues. Pancreatitis is another complication and this can be serious. Inflammation of the pancreas is commonly triggered by high fat foods. I hope this information helps!

A teaspoon of Nutella should not put Buba at risk of serious [chocolate](https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/chocolate) toxicity. A 16lb dog would need to eat 5 or more ounces of milk chocolate to be at risk of serious toxicity. At worst, you may see some vomiting or diarrhea. These can typically be managed at home with a short fast followed by a bland diet fed in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve. Transition slowly to the regular diet afterwards. Monitor for lethargy, persistent stomach upset, loss of appetite, restlessness, increased heart rate or tremors. These symptoms should be addressed by your veterinarian as they may be signs of [chocolate poisoning](https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-things-you-should-know-about-chocolate-poisoning).

The problem with this ingestion is the fat content, which can cause pancreatitis. Watch for vomiting, abdominal pain, a hunched up appearance, lethargy, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. If you see any of these signs, take Pluto into a vet immediately.

Nutella can be toxic not because of the amount of chocolate (which is known to be minimal) but for the fat content (the same for maple syrup). Toxicity would depend on his size/weight and amount ingested. Gastrointestinal signs like vomiting and diarrhoea will probably occur but you should not notice anything else if the quantity ingested is minimal (please give us more indications about it). As a general approach I would recommend close monitoring and withhold food for the next 12 hours. Start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if you notice diarrhoea, vomiting, lethargy or inappetence or any other sign you may be worried about. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Oh Polly! There is nothing in the sandwich that is toxic or could cause an obstruction. I would worry about possible vomiting or diarrhea, but she should be fine. Good luck and kisses to Naughty Polly!

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!

Ham is safe. At most it would cause an upset stomach, which could cause vomiting and/or diarrhea, but nothing serious. It's unlikely that buster will have any issues due to this, so no need to do anything drastic. It must have been a great Thanksgiving snack for him though. I hope that helps and happy Thanksgiving!