Dog ate a whole loaf of pumpernickel bread - is he going to be ok?

[JennyBenny318]

This big black Lab I'm pet sitting for got a hold of my pumpernickel bread this morning. Ugh and I just bought it yesterday. I pushed it to the end of the counter so he wouldn't get it and sure enough he did.

No dinner for him now because one piece of bread is 80 calories. But I just had two pieces last night. So he had 1,760 calories.

Guess I shouldn't feed him dinner. He had his dog food this morning around 7am, then I went downstairs to do laundry and when I came back up around 8:30, I saw the bread bag was shredded and there was no bread left.

Now I'm forced to eat a white bread sandwich for my lunch. What an a**hole!

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Well he's doing just fine. I haven't seen any throw up anywhere. Maybe he did it outside in the woods. But I don't know. Oh and this morning, he tried to eat hot chocolate mix. He ripped open one packet, tried some, and then left the box and the other un-open packets. I guess he didn't like it and thought it was food. I don't know if he's doing this for attention or what. They have an open cabinet that you can't close. But all the times I pet sat for him before, he never did this.

[TwinkleTwilight]

hell be fine but I would still give him a small bowl of his food- I know it seems odd but bread won't fill him like it does us. he may not eat his dinner but still try. the only thing it will cause him is constipation or he may have a stomach ache- I know when my dog got noodles it makes her sick but she for some reason still tries lol...good luck I know it stinks my dog ate our left over steak didn't even get a chance to put it in the fridge literally 2 seconds we still can't figure out how she was so sneaky lol- normally she can't move that fast hehe

[JennyBenny318]

LOL well steak is fine for dogs.

[TwinkleTwilight]

not pretty much a whole steak a scrap is lol...but really it does stink your left with no more good more money bread...hope he doesn't throw up b.c I hate cleaning up dog puke it stinks! but if he goes out and eats grass let him it will help him either puke or settle his stomach!

[HannahC]

nah don't worry about it. My lab eats sponges and wrappers and people food (we don't give it to him obviously) and he's also eaten whole loaves of bread as well. Don't sweat it, but if his stomach is a little upset just let him out a little more often because all you can do now is let him get it out his system.

[TwinkleTwilight]

o MAN! I just saw its a black lab damn I guess I'm never getting out of this lol that's what I have! it wouldn't let me add to the other comment below so yes hell deff be fine it must be in there blood to tournment us with that stuff!lol

[sfauo]

It seems like you're more irritated at the fact that you are left without bread...

I'd keep an eye on him, most likely he'll vomit it up since that's just way too much.

[aMuse]

Labs love to eat! She might gain a few pounds but she will be fine. =P

[aMuse]

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[aMuse]

@update: chocolate is poisonous to dogs... A small amount will just make him a little sick but a lot could kill him. Keep chocolate/coco power ect out of his reach.

As far as why he is doing it, yes it is likely for attention. When you neglect labs and do not give them proper exercise or spend time with them they tend to get into mischief like that. Try taking him for a long walk in the morning before you leave, and then play with him a little bit at lunch and /or afternoon when you get home.

[JennyBenny318]

He did it in the early morning around before I woke up at 7am. When I wake up, I take him out and play with him and even during the day. Well at least he doesn't take my shoes or clothes. My yellow lab at home does that and it's very annoying. Now nothing is left out with him around.

[aMuse]

Try getting him some toys he knows is his. Things like rope toys, tennis balls, and chew chips/bones are good. If he has something to entertain himself with he will be less likely to go looking for something to entertain himself with.

[JennyBenny318]

My dog has toys but this dog I'm pet sitting for doesn't. They should get him something. I've just been playing with a tennis ball that I saw laying around.

[MilaPohstro]

Are you concerned that it could make him sick or more worried about calories and what you are gonna eat.

Well he should be it's just bread, but to make sure you could call your local vet and just ask a few questions.

[JennyBenny318]

I don't know vet they take him to. They'll be back tomorrow. So I'm sure he'll be fine.

[THE_Godfather]

Dogs have a different digestive system. It may be like the old bread & water punishment for prisoners.

You'll soon see.

[Anonymous]

I would just call either your vet or any vet in the phone book and they can tell you the answer :)

[TheBattMan]

Was it made with real nickels?!?!

[Cuddle_Muffin]

it will be fine.