Moldy Food / Spoiled Food
DangerMoldy food contains tremorgenic mycotoxins that cause severe neurological symptoms. Garbage/compost ingestion is a common emergency.
Quick Answer: Is Moldy Food / Spoiled Food Toxic to Dogs or Cats?
Use this short answer first, then read symptoms and what to do next.
Is Moldy Food / Spoiled Food toxic to dogs?
Yes. Treat Moldy Food / Spoiled Food as an emergency risk for dogs. Call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away after exposure.
Is Moldy Food / Spoiled Food toxic to cats?
Yes. Treat Moldy Food / Spoiled Food as an emergency risk for cats. Call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away after exposure.
Symptoms to watch for
Vomiting, tremors, seizures, hyperthermia, rapid heart rate
What should I do now?
EMERGENCY. Rush to vet. Tremorgenic mycotoxin poisoning needs ICU care.
Dogs
Emergency risk
Cats
Emergency risk
Risk level
Danger
Symptoms
Vomiting, tremors, seizures, hyperthermia, rapid heart rate
What to do now
EMERGENCY. Rush to vet. Tremorgenic mycotoxin poisoning needs ICU care.
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Open hubSymptoms to Watch For
Vomiting, tremors, seizures, hyperthermia, rapid heart rate
What to Do
EMERGENCY. Rush to vet. Tremorgenic mycotoxin poisoning needs ICU care.
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Quick Answers
Is Moldy Food / Spoiled Food poisonous to dogs?
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