My puppy ate a whole hot dog. Should I worry about the sodium?

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.

Poor Marley! It could be the hot dog has upset his stomach, leading to the vomiting. I can give you a home remedy to try to see if that helps. Withhold food for 8 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the vomiting continues in the absence of food, he vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

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.

I'm sorry to hear that Rocky is not feeling well. Hot dogs can be upsetting to the stomach, especially when the pet is not accustomed to getting them on a regular basis. I would stop giving the hot dogs and choose something different such as his regular kibble or even a small amount of plain boiled chicken. Your question doesn't say what symptoms he's having, but common symptoms of upset stomach are vomiting, diarrhea and decreased appetite. If the symptoms continue despite stopping the hot dogs, I would recommend taking him to the veterinarian to make sure it's not something more serious. I hope this helps and that Rocky feels better soon!

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.

You may see some gastrointestinal upset (vomiting and diarrhea) in the next few hours. If necessary, you can fast him for 6-12 hours then feed a bland diet in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or GI upset that does not resolve. See your veterinarian for an exam and treatment if any of these symptoms develop.

Poor Rascal! I recommend having him skip one meal to allow his stomach time to settle. Continue to offer him fresh water, and if you notice vomiting/diarrhea/ lack of appetite or decreased energy, I recommend seeing your vet. Sometimes unusual or new foods (especially salty foods like pretzels) can be upsetting to a dog's stomach, and it's important to get vet care for Rascal if you notice theses signs to help prevent the risk of dehydration and worsening of his symptoms. See the link below for more information on the harmful effects of too much salt https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/salt/