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My dog ate unwashed quinoa. Is a tiny bit harmful to my 45lb dog?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 45 lbs

My 45 lb dog got into some uncooked/unwashed quinoa. I'm not sure if she even ate any. If she did, it was probably less than a tablespoon. Should I be concerned?

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Laura Johnson VMD

Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on December 7th, 2017

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Grace should be fine based on her weight and the small volume she could have eaten. There is a natural chemical found on quinoa that can be irritating to the intestines in both humans and dogs if unwashed. But it's only present in very small amounts.

I hope this helps and I wish Grace the best
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