Can My Dog Have This?

Can my dog have butter?

Also covers salted butter and unsalted butter.

Caution

Butter isn't toxic, but its high fat content can cause stomach upset or pancreatitis, especially if a dog eats a lot at once.

If your dog ate this, call your vet or an animal poison control line now.

Both lines may charge a consultation fee.

Symptoms to watch for

Can dogs eat butter?

Caution. Monitor; call your vet if your dog ate a stick or more, or vomits repeatedly in the next few days.

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