My Dog Ate Ketchup Ketchup: What I Learned the Hard Way

Okay, so I need to share this because honestly, I had no idea about ketchup ketchup until my dog Rocky got into some. I thought, "It's just food, how bad can it be?" Big mistake.

No, dogs cannot eat ketchup safely.

While dogs can usually handle a small amount of accidental ingestion without needing a trip to the emergency vet, you should steer clear of sharing any with your dog.

As always, you must ask your regular vet before going ahead and sharing any human food with your beloved pooch, including ketchup.

Here’s what you need to know about ketchup and dogs..

The main ingredient in most ketchups is tomatoes, and ripe tomatoes without leaves or stems are not toxic to dogs.

While tomatoes should not form the majority of your dog’s diet, you can occasionally give your dog a bite as a snack or a treat..

I felt so guilty when I realized what was happening.

so when it comes to a dog who sneaks in a lick or two of ketchup, they should hopefully be fine and not suffer from any adverse reactions.

Watching Rocky go through this was heartbreaking.

while tomatoes are the main ingredient in most ketchups, commercial brands usually also contain garlic powder and onion powder.

Certain compounds in onion powder can harm a dog’s red blood cells, causing anemia.

Garlic powder is equally dangerous for dogs because of its negative impact on red blood cells..

I wish I had known this sooner.

additionally, most commercial ketchups contain high levels of sugar and sodium, which is not something you want to get into the habit of feeding to your dog.

If you notice that your dog has managed to eat a significant amount of ketchup, you should monitor the situation closely and keep an eye out for possible symptoms.

Some of the most common symptoms of a dog eating too much ketchup include:.

If you notice that your dog seems to be showing significant symptoms after eating ketchup, make sure to consult your regular vet straight away.

This was definitely a learning experience for me. Rocky depends on me to keep him safe, and I'm trying to do better every day.