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Blue Cheese (Roquefort)

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Blue Cheese (Roquefort) — toxicity in dogs and cats

Call your vetApplies to: dogs and cats.

Overview

Certain blue cheeses can contain roquefortine C and related fungal toxins that affect the nervous system in pets. Risk increases with mold-heavy or spoiled portions and in smaller pets. Dogs may first show panting and restlessness before progressing to tremors in significant exposures. Because severity varies by product and amount, veterinary guidance is important when ingestion is more than a tiny taste.

Symptoms

Panting, tremors, restlessness, vomiting

Typical onset

2-12 hours

What to do

Call your vet; emergency care if neurologic signs appear.

This page is educational and does not replace veterinary advice. If your pet may have been exposed, call UVEC at (801) 218-2227 or ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435.

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Certain blue cheeses can contain roquefortine C and related fungal toxins that affect the nervous system in pets. Risk increases with mold-heavy or spoiled portions and in smaller pets. Dogs may first show panting and restlessness before progressing to tremors in significant exposures. Because severity varies by product and amount, veterinary guidance is important when ingestion is more than a tiny taste.

Symptoms
Panting, tremors, restlessness, vomiting
Onset
2-12 hours
Recommended next step
Call your vet; emergency care if neurologic signs appear.
This tool is informational only and does not replace veterinary advice. If ingestion may have happened, contact UVEC at (801) 218-2227 or ASPCA Poison Control at (888) 426-4435.