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My 12‑kg Labrador ate half a cup of raw radicchio about 45 minutes ago and seems fine; how long should I monitor for any problems?

Dogs · Food safety

Last reviewed: 2026-09-05 · Reference ranges: ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline & Merck Veterinary Manual

Short answer

No urgent action is required. Radicchio is low in toxicity, so a single half‑cup serving is unlikely to cause serious issues in a 12‑kg dog. Watch your dog for the next 12–24 hours for any signs such as vomiting, loose stool, or unusual lethargy. If any of those symptoms appear, a veterinarian may run a basic blood panel to check for gastrointestinal irritation. In the meantime keep radicchio out of reach and offer plenty of fresh water to help the digestive tract. If your dog stays normal, you can resume regular feeding without further concern.

Radicchio — Food safety facts

Safe to share · Dogs · full breakdown on the linked food page

Safe in small amounts.

Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Safe to share), so the notes below hold for either pet.

Radicchio is not toxic to dogs. The real limit is calories, fat and salt, so treat it as a small extra alongside the normal ration rather than a meal in itself.

There is no poisoning risk here, and the usual problem is simply eating too much at once: a heavy fat or salt load can bring on loose stools or a single vomit. Offer water, keep an eye on the pet for 24 hours, and do not induce vomiting.

Radicchio can stay on the rotation, but only as an extra mouthful: keep the rest of the day's food unchanged and watch the next walk and the stool that comes with it.

The full verdict, portion guidance and serving notes are collected on the Radicchio food facts page.

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