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One of my two dogs ate plain cooked squid from the counter — my 8 kg terrier finished half. Should I worry about the other 12 kg golden who didn't eat any?

Dogs · Food safety

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

Short answer

Safe for both. Squid is fine for dogs of any size when cooked plain, and your golden is at no risk since he did not eat it. Just keep any leftover squid out of reach and watch the terrier for vomiting or choking over the next few hours, calling your own vet if anything seems off.

Squid — Food safety facts

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

Cooked plain squid is safe but very chewy — cut it small to avoid choking.

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

Squid 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.

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

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