My Dog Just Ate Half a Bag of Marshmallows!!!

[Wonders10]

Yikes! He tends to have a sensitive stomach anyway but are marshmallows one of those danger foods like chocolate, onions, grapes, etc?

Ugh - Nothing is safe in my house!

 

[damo]

I think they are mostly sugar, so you are probably fine. If you aren't sure, give the vet a call.

 

[buzzlady]

My dog ate a bag of marshmellows recently. She was fine.

 

[Meriweather]

My dog used to eat marshmallows with us all the time.
We would do 'smores and he would get a lot of marshmallows and graham crackers.
He was funny to watch since the marshmallows were warm and sticky.

 

[LovinPooh]

My rotten dog somehow got a bag of marshmallows off my table a few months ago. Got it open and devoured the whole thing. She was a bit playful, but thats all. Nothing is safe here either. I even have to keep my rolaids picked up. UGH!

 

[chyam]

Should be no problem in fact sometimes we used them for treats in the greyhound kennel, not saying they are the best but they won't get sick...I guess dogs are like us they like a little sugar once in awhile I also had a horse growing up that loved them...

 

[Mermaid02]

My dog loves marshmallows.... she will stalk you for them....... your pup will be fine.

 

[Wonders10]

Thanks everyone! Like I said he tends to have a sensitive stomach so I'm expecting some not so pretty poops, but glad to hear it isn't anything toxic or anything. I'm already a "regular" at my Vet. And he just turned 1!

 

[2bearsmom]

My golden retriever would be in heaven if she got to a whole bag of marshmallows!!! She LOVES them. When we have the mini ones my boys like to flick them across the floor down the hallway and she goes crazy trying to chase them down! She is actually nuts over those things and would probably be more likely to bite my hand for a marshmallow than a steak!

 

[Just Jan]

My dog used to eat marshmallows with us all the time.
We would do 'smores and he would get a lot of marshmallows and graham crackers.
He was funny to watch since the marshmallows were warm and sticky.

LOL You make me feel better. We had a fire in the chimenia about a month ago. I toasted a few marshmellow and the dog ate some with me too.

 

[disneyhand]

My black lab enjoys the occasional marshmallows out by the fire too and hasn't experienced any bad side effects. He hasn't had half a bag at the same time yet, but it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Jockaroo]

I had a dog that would absolutely drool and go crazy for the ears off marshmallow peep bunnies; one of her favorite treats. You don't mention the weight of your dog, or the size bag. You could ring the on-call vet or after-hours clinic in your town, but marshmallows are basically sugar and gelatin--nothing toxic. I would expect some digestive issues like you said since the tummy is sensitive. I think the biggest issue would be a choking hazard, but if they've been eaten, this isn't a problem at this point.

I just googled this and your question and thread came up.

 

[poohlover]

my dogs have always loved marshmallows! We have used them when we need to hide medications in food. It works perfect since the marshmallows are sticky and they can't get around it to the medication too easily.

We had a Rottie sick with lyme that would not tolerate the hand down the throat technique when we came up with this.

Told my vet last year and he has suggested it to others with issues as well. He thinks it's a pretty creative idea! So I don't think they will harm your little one.

 

[Wonders10]

I had no idea that dogs loved marshmallows so much! My dog would eat anything! Anything! So I just attributed it to him thinking "Hey here is something I can reach on the counter...I'm gonna eat it". That's usually how it works.

 

[Imzadi]

There is going to be some sticky poo!

 

[Wonders10]

I had a dog that would absolutely drool and go crazy for the ears off marshmallow peep bunnies; one of her favorite treats. You don't mention the weight of your dog, or the size bag. You could ring the on-call vet or after-hours clinic in your town, but marshmallows are basically sugar and gelatin--nothing toxic. I would expect some digestive issues like you said since the tummy is sensitive. I think the biggest issue would be a choking hazard, but if they've been eaten, this isn't a problem at this point.

I just googled this and your question and thread came up.

He is a goldendoodle, weighs about 42 lbs. The bag was the normal size bag of the big marshmallows, but I had already used about half of them.

So far he hasn't acted odd at all...I should mention he is already on meds (prednisone and antibiotic) to treat a hot spot on his tail that got a little out of control. So he has been pretty subdued this past week.

 

[Jockaroo]

He is a goldendoodle, weighs about 42 lbs. The bag was the normal size bag of the big marshmallows, but I had already used about half of them.

So far he hasn't acted odd at all...I should mention he is already on meds (prednisone and antibiotic) to treat a hot spot on his tail that got a little out of control. So he has been pretty subdued this past week.

Watch him on the Prednisone. It makes some dogs have voracious appetites. He may try to get into other foods.

To Poohlover, great idea about hiding the meds in the marshmallow. I buy the Pill Pockets, but marshmallows are easier to find and less costly. And to Wonders--there is a benefit for having the short-legged breeds! No counter surfing.

 

[Wonders10]

Watch him on the Prednisone. It makes some dogs have voracious appetites. He may try to get into other foods.

Yes don't I know! My mom's standard poodle was on it for a few weeks and she ate like a truck driver...and ended up looking like she was having a litter. She has since lost most of that weight.

It is hard to tell the difference being on or off. It is a pretty low dosage, but regardless, he is ALWAYS hungry. He is the dog that would eat the entire bag of dog food if it fell on the ground.

 

[Michaels]

I don't think it's a good idea to give your dog marshmallows. Yes, there's nothing toxic in marshmallows for dogs but as About Doggies states sugary treats aren't really good for dogs. If one would constantly give his/her dog marshmallows or other things high in sugar content, then it's very likely to lead to a number of health problems (dental cavities, obesity).

Remember the times dogs lived to be 20+ years old? That was before we started to feed them commercial dog food and treats and snack food made for humans.

 

[Luvchefmic]

As others have said OP your dog is going to be fine. I have a dog that got her paws on a brand new unopened bag of pumpkin flavored marshmallows last year. I didn't realize it. Later that night found more than half the bag was eaten and she was lying in her crate using the remainder of the bag as a pillow. I WISH I had taken pictures.