My puppy ate wood and beads. When should I worry or call the vet?

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OH MY GOD. Voldemort ate a piece of varnished wood, 3 tiny beads, and pee-soaked paper (his pee). We make do out of what's availabe since we're not financially ooh-lala, so he's just roaming around the floor. We puppy proofed as best as we could, but he seems to make his way towards doom.What should I do? He doesn't seem to be lethargic or anything. Plays with me. Gung ho on eating. Nothing seems to be overtly wrong. I'm worried that he might suddenly choke up and flop and go to heaven so young. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 6 days old | 3.307 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Looks like you have a rambunctious, trouble-making puppy on your hands! Depending on the size of the piece of wood, you may or may not have a problem coming soon. Gastrointestinal foreign bodies can definitely occur when something gets stuck, or worse, if the wood penetrates the intestinal wall. The urine-soaked paper and tiny beads are much more likely to simply pass through naturally. Continue to monitor for any signs of GI upset like vomiting, diarrhea, or inappetence. With any luck, the wood will pass on its own. If it does, don't be surprised if you see some blood in the stool due to irritation of the GI tract.

My puppy ate wood and beads. When should I worry or call the vet?

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