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Can dogs eat mustard? You may have wondered if your dog is trying to get a taste of it while you put a mustard on a burger in the kitchen or grilling outside. If humans can eat mustard, can dogs eat it safely?
The short answer is noDogs cannot safely eat mustard. This is because mustard seeds are poisonous to dogs. You risk diarrhea, vomiting, and other stomach problems if you let your dog eat mustard.
Here’s what you need to know about mustard and dogs:
Why is mustard bad for dogs?
Mustard is not safe for dogs because the main ingredient in mustard, the actual mustard seeds themselves, are toxic to dogs.
If you find that your dog has licked a small piece of mustard off your plate, there is a good chance they are fine. However, consuming a larger amount of mustard is likely to lead to a number of health problems and hazards.
It’s also worth noting that if you use store-bought mustard, it may also contain other additional ingredients that are just as harmful to dogs.
When your dog eats mustard it can lead to inflammation of the stomach and intestinal tract, which is known as gastroenteritis. Some of the other common symptoms are diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting.
What should I do if my dog eats mustard?
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If you find that your dog has eaten more than a few mustard spots, monitor how they react and see if they are showing any of the most common symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhea. Call your veterinarian for further advice if your dog appears to be reacting very badly to eating mustard.
It’s also important to note that your dog’s size can make a difference in how much mustard adversely affects them.
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