{"id":152909,"date":"2022-07-14T12:12:21","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-moldy-meat\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:12:21","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:12:21","slug":"what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-moldy-meat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-moldy-meat\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if a dog eats moldy meat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-moldy-meat\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_moldy_meat\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats moldy meat?\">What happens if a dog eats moldy meat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-moldy-meat\/#How_long_before_dog_gets_sick_after_eating_mold\" title=\"How long before dog gets sick after eating mold?\">How long before dog gets sick after eating mold?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-moldy-meat\/#Can_moldy_food_make_a_dog_sick\" title=\"Can moldy food make a dog sick?\">Can moldy food make a dog sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-moldy-meat\/#What_happens_if_dog_eats_spoiled_dog_food\" title=\"What happens if dog eats spoiled dog food?\">What happens if dog eats spoiled dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-moldy-meat\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_get_sick_after_eating_mold\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to get sick after eating mold?\">How long does it take for a dog to get sick after eating mold?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-moldy-meat\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_if_he_ate_moldy_food\" title=\"What can I give my dog if he ate moldy food?\">What can I give my dog if he ate moldy food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-moldy-meat\/#Can_dogs_get_sick_from_moldy_food\" title=\"Can dogs get sick from moldy food?\">Can dogs get sick from moldy food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-moldy-meat\/#How_do_you_treat_mycotoxin_poisoning_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you treat mycotoxin poisoning in dogs?\">How do you treat mycotoxin poisoning in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-moldy-meat\/#Will_my_dog_be_okay_after_eating_moldy_food\" title=\"Will my dog be okay after eating moldy food?\">Will my dog be okay after eating moldy food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-moldy-meat\/#Can_mold_make_dogs_throw_up\" title=\"Can mold make dogs throw up?\">Can mold make dogs throw up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-moldy-meat\/#What_happens_when_a_dog_eats_moldy_food\" title=\"What happens when a dog eats moldy food?\">What happens when a dog eats moldy food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-moldy-meat\/#Can_mold_hurt_dogs_if_they_eat_it\" title=\"Can mold hurt dogs if they eat it?\">Can mold hurt dogs if they eat it?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-moldy-meat\/#Can_a_dog_get_sick_from_mold\" title=\"Can a dog get sick from mold?\">Can a dog get sick from mold?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_moldy_meat\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats moldy meat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Moldy food can contain mycotoxins that are poisonous to your dog. If ingested, the syndrome that can occur is called mycotoxin intoxication or mycotoxin toxicosis. <b>Seizures and tremors are the most common symptoms.<\/b><b>Severe cases can be fatal without treatment<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_before_dog_gets_sick_after_eating_mold\"><\/span>How long before dog gets sick after eating mold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs can start to appear <b>within 2 hours of ingestion and vomiting can be the first indication even before the tremors start to appear. Mycotoxins can cause profound muscle tremors which raise the bodys core temperature to dangerously high levels.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_moldy_food_make_a_dog_sick\"><\/span>Can moldy food make a dog sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mouldy food, including bread, nuts and dairy products, <b>can contain tremorgenic mycotoxins that could make your dog very ill. Symptoms of mycotoxin poisoning include vomiting, fever, agitation, tremors, seizures.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_dog_eats_spoiled_dog_food\"><\/span>What happens if dog eats spoiled dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, the symptoms of food poisoning in dogs include some combination of <b>vomiting, diarrhea, reduced appetite, lethargy and dehydration. Some animals may show some neurological signs such as a lack of coordination, tremors and, in severe cases, even seizures and collapse.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_get_sick_after_eating_mold\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to get sick after eating mold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs can start to appear <b>within 2 hours of ingestion and vomiting can be the first indication even before the tremors start to appear. Mycotoxins can cause profound muscle tremors which raise the bodys core temperature to dangerously high levels.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_if_he_ate_moldy_food\"><\/span>What can I give my dog if he ate moldy food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is observed eating moldy food, <b>contact your vet or APCC immediately to learn the correct action to take. Onset of signs can be very rapid, so if your dog is showing symptoms, take him to a veterinary clinic immediately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_sick_from_moldy_food\"><\/span>Can dogs get sick from moldy food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Was this answer helpful? <b>Ingestion of moldy food from the garbage or a compost pile puts dogs, cats, and even wildlife at risk for toxicity due to tremorgenic mycotoxins. These toxins may be found in moldy bread, pasta, cheese, nuts, or other decaying matter like compost.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_mycotoxin_poisoning_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you treat mycotoxin poisoning in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment. A dog suffering from mycotoxin poisoning is the type of emergency which will need immediate hospitalization and treatment. <b>Your veterinarian will pump the dogs stomach and, if it is not convulsing, give activated charcoal to absorb the toxic material in the stomach and intestines<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dog_be_okay_after_eating_moldy_food\"><\/span>Will my dog be okay after eating moldy food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Moldy food can contain mycotoxins that are poisonous to your dog. If ingested, the syndrome that can occur is called mycotoxin intoxication or mycotoxin toxicosis. Seizures and tremors are the most common symptoms. Severe cases can be fatal without treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_mold_make_dogs_throw_up\"><\/span>Can mold make dogs throw up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms of mold poisoning in dogs through ingestion can include: <b>Decreased appetite. <\/b><b>Vomiting<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_a_dog_eats_moldy_food\"><\/span>What happens when a dog eats moldy food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Moldy food can contain mycotoxins that are poisonous to your dog. If ingested, the syndrome that can occur is called mycotoxin intoxication or mycotoxin toxicosis. <b>Seizures and tremors are the most common symptoms.<\/b><b>Severe cases can be fatal without treatment<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_mold_hurt_dogs_if_they_eat_it\"><\/span>Can mold hurt dogs if they eat it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs can start to appear <b>within 2 hours of ingestion and vomiting can be the first indication even before the tremors start to appear. Mycotoxins can cause profound muscle tremors which raise the bodys core temperature to dangerously high levels.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_get_sick_from_mold\"><\/span>Can a dog get sick from mold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ingesting even a small amount of mold can cause small muscle tremors and ataxia (which will cause your pet to look like he\/she is drunk or having trouble walking) for a period of hours or days. A large amount of mold exposure can cause severe tremors, seizures and even death.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if a dog eats moldy meat?How long before dog gets sick after eating mold?Can moldy food make a dog sick?What happens if dog eats spoiled dog food?How long does it take for a dog to get sick after eating mold?What can I give my dog if he ate moldy food?Can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152909"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=152909"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152909\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=152909"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=152909"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=152909"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}