Puppy ate cooking oil, now has soft stool. Should I be worried?

The oil isn't toxic, but it can cause vomiting and/or diarrhea. Some dogs can develop pancreatitis, which can cause illness that lasts for several days. If Narla is sick for more than 12-24 hours, she should get checked out by the vet. Her stools may be loose and greasy for a few days as the oil passes through.

She will likely have [vomiting](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/vomiting-1) and/or [diarrhea](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/diarrhea-1) later. If symptoms are mild, you may be able to [manage her at home](https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-treat-your-dogs-upset-stomach) by withholding food for 12-24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet (1:1 ratio of plain boiled boneless chicken and plain white rice). Feed in small, frequent amounts waiting at least one hour between feedings. If the vomiting stops, continue feeding until the stool is normal. Transition slowly to the regular diet. If the vomiting or diarrhea persist for more than 24 hours, see your veterinarian. She may also be at risk of [pancreatitis](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/canine-pancreatitis) which can be quite serious. Symptoms may include lethargy, loss of appetite or abdominal pain. These symptoms should be addressed by your veterinarian immediately.

A little frying oil may not have any effects on Diesel. If he ingested more than a little or if his tummy is sensitive, it may cause diarrhea or vomiting. You can counteract this potential side effect by feeding him a diet of boiled white meat chicken and plain boiled white rice for 24 hours. Monitor Diesel closely for any signs of severe GI upset as he should see the his veterinarian if this is seen. Lastly, it the oil was very hot or contained pieces of onion or garlic, I recommend for him to see his veterinarian to make sure there’s no injury and to discuss toxicity that can result from eating those vegetables. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

I would be extremely concerned they have pancreatitis, which can happen in dogs when they consume too much fat. Pancreatitis can be fatal and it's an extremely serious disease, you need to take them all into a vet immediately.

Hi, I would not worry if Pogi is well in himself apart from this runny poo. As you say, sometimes it can vary quite a bit according to what they have eaten or for other factors, perhaps feeling a bit under the weather etc. Keep an eye on his next poo. If he does more of these feaces, I would recommend to have him checked over and at least have a feacal test done. Try to feed him his usual diet and keep an eye on his appetite. If his next toilet looks the same you could try to offer him a bland, easy to digest diet such as chicken and rice, fish and rice or Hill’s I/D. Hope he does not give you any more worries !

There isn't much you can do. do not feed her anything in the next 24 hours, do expect a lot of diarrhea at some point (probably only tomorrow), she might also start vomiting, if she is vomiting more than a couple times- take her to the vet to get an anti vomiting treatment.

I would only be concerned if Adonis continues to have large volumes of diarrhea. You could try feeding him a bland diet for the next 2-3 days as long as he doesn't have any food sensitivities or dietary restrictions if his stool stays soft. To make a bland diet at home you can mix 25% plain, boiled boneless skinless chicken breast with 75% cooked plain white rice. If Adonis has profuse watery diarrhea, if you see blood in his stool or his diarrhea has not resolved in 3 days you should see your vet.