My dog ate spam. Is it safe for her, and what should I watch for?

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!

She should be fine if it was a small amount. If she ate a large quantity, monitor for vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite or abdominal pain. See your vet if you notice any of these symptoms. A fatty or "rich" meal can cause pancreatitis.

This may cause some GI upset, and potentially could cause bigger problems if there was a lot of garlic and onion it, but otherwise, Amber should be fine. I bet she enjoyed it! If you see vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, a hunched up appearance, lethargy, loss of appetite, and/or pale gums, have her seen by a vet immediately.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I would not be worried about this at all. It is not enough salt to cause her any harm. She may be a bit more thirsty but that would be it. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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.

Aside from some possible stomach upset from getting an unfamiliar food, I don't think you have anything to worry about. Whatever amount of spices that may be present are such a tiny amount that I don't there would be any effect from them especially how little of it they actually ate. Of course keep any eye on them and keep any unauthorized food out of their reach and if they do get sick, get them seen by a vet.

Most of the time if a dog consumes human food they are fine. If she develops diarrhea you can try a bland diet like boiled chicken and white rice. Also you can give her a probiotic over the counter. If her diarrhea does not get better or she starts vomiting I would take her to a vet.