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puppy ate adult dog chow

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Question
My 10 week old puppy ate my big dog's food. About 2 cups of it.
It was Beneful mixed with some water. Since she ate so much, she has been lazy all day. Not her usual running around self. Could that be a problem?

Answer
Unlikely to cause serious issues other than the sleepiness you'r describing and possible loose stool. I'd make sure she doesn't eat it on a regular basis though as Beneful is a very low quality food (despite the label claims) and not appropriate for growth.

If she doesn't snap out of it tomorrow, or at any time starts to vomit, call your vet, just to be on the safe side.
Catherine