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My dog licked another animal's throw up on a walk. Will he be okay?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Hello when taking my dog for a walk last night he came upon some throw up (looked like from possibly another animal) and started licking it before I could pull him away. Can he get sick from that?

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Jessica Keay, DVM

Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 19th, 2017

Because we do not know what the other animal was vomiting it is always possible that they could become ill (for example if the other animal had ingested a toxin or had a virus). That being said, there isn't really anything you can do right now for your dog other than monitor him closely. If he begins acting lethargic/weak, has vomiting or diarrhea or anorexia, or begins having trembling/muscle tremors or acting drunk/ataxic, then I would recommend seeking veterinary care. Luckily most of the time, however, dogs do not get ill in a situation such as this.
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