My dogs ate tomato sauce with ricotta cheese. How long to monitor?

The noodles will be fine, but if the spaghetti sauce contained onions and garlic, I would monitor Chi-Chi for now. Garlic and onions are toxic to dogs, but if it's a small amount, she should be ok. Signs to look out for include increased respiratory rate, vomiting, reduced appetite, pale mucous membranes, and increased heart rate. If you see any of those signs, please take Chi-Chi into your vet right away.

Noodles, meat, cheese, and tomato sauce are not toxic to dogs, so I would not expect this to cause any serious problems :) She may have a mild upset stomach for the next day or so if she isn't used to human food like this, but otherwise she should be just fine.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would avoid tomatoe sauce that contains onions and garlic. There is no published “toxic” dose for tomatoes. Every dog is different on how they handle certain fruits and vegetables. I would start small and gradually increase the amount watching for tummy upset manifesting as vomit or diarrhea. I would feed as a treat only. Only feed ripe red tomoatoes. The plant and green tomatoes do contain solanine which is harmful. Everything should be in moderation. Onions and garlic are toxic to animals and I do not recommend any sauce contains those ingredients. Have a great day!

That was naughty of her. No she should be just fine. She may have just a mild stomach upset if anything. A bland diet of boiled plain chicken and rice or cottage cheese for a few days can be given if needed then slowly transition her back to her normal diet. Best wishes and take care of Ms. Roxy.

I smiled when reading this because it's so like a lab to eat half a lasagna! One of my concerns about it is if there are any onions or garlic in the homemade sauce, both of which are toxic to dogs. If there was enough of either, that could cause anemia in Benjamin, signs of which include lethargy, exercise intolerance, decreased appetite, and pale gums. The other concern is the fattiness of the dish. Too much fat causes pancreatitis in dogs. Signs of that include vomiting, abdominal pain, vomiting undigested food, anorexia, hunched back, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and lethargy. If you see any of those signs, take him into a vet immediately. I hope this helps!

He might get an upset stomach from eating the hot sauce. You will need to monitor for vomiting, diarrhea, and/or lethargy. If you notice anything abnormal then he will need to be examined by your vet for treatment.

Hello, I believe monitoring Murphy is fine for the time being. He may experience some vomiting or diarrhea. If this lasts more than two days, or is accompanied by a change in behavior or lack in appetite, take him to his veterinarian for an exam. I hope this is helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.