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Only one of my two dogs ate a teaspoon of mustard seeds and is now wobbly — what about the other dog that didn't eat any?

Dogs · Food safety

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

Short answer

The wobbly dog needs immediate veterinary care — mustard seeds are toxic and can cause heart damage. For the other dog that didn't eat any, simply monitor it; there is no risk from just being in the same house. Do not try to induce vomiting unless your vet tells you to. Because signs like wobbliness indicate a serious reaction, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 or your emergency vet right away for the affected dog.

Mustard seeds — Food safety facts

Do not feed · Dogs · full breakdown on the linked food page

Seeds and powder are toxic — they can cause gastroenteritis; high doses may damage the heart.

Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Do not feed), so the notes below hold for either pet.

Mustard seeds should not be given to dogs at all. Even a small amount can do harm, so there is no portion small enough to be safe.

Do not induce vomiting and do not give milk or oil to “dilute” it. Note the food and roughly how much was eaten, then call your vet or a pet poison hotline and follow their advice on whether to bring the pet in straight away.

Why these cautions matter

Stone-fruit pits and some seeds release cyanide when crushed, and quite apart from that they are a choking and blockage hazard.

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

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