1. Restrict Access to Food:
- Keep your dog away from any more lard or fatty foods.
2. Monitor Your Dog:
- Watch for signs of distress, such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, or abdominal pain.
3. Contact Your Veterinarian:
- If your dog shows any symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately. Lard is high in fat and can cause pancreatitis, a serious inflammation of the pancreas.
4. Treatment Options:
- Your veterinarian may recommend:
- Inducing vomiting to remove any remaining lard.
- Hospitalization to monitor your dog and provide supportive care.
- A low-fat diet to help prevent pancreatitis.
5. Prevention:
- Store lard and other fatty foods securely out of reach of your dog.
- Educate family members or visitors about the dangers of feeding pets fatty foods.
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My dog ate an “lump of lard”. What should I do? Answers should be in English.
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