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My dog ate a large wrapper. What are signs of obstruction? Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 5 months old | 13 lbs

Ok so my dog ate a chewy bar chocolate chip bar WRAPPER. Not the food the wrapper whole! Last time he did this he threw it up but not so sure if he will do the same. He ate the wrapper at 7:30A.M in the morning. What are signs of obstructions? Should I be worried because some people say it will pay since it's a wrapper but just in case I should still ask because it was a decent size wrapper for him!

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on July 13th, 2017

Most likely Jax will defecate out the wrapper. However, I agree you should monitor for an obstruction. I would recommend monitoring Jax at home but if at any time he is not eating, vomiting or acting lethargic I would take him to the vet for an x-ray of his abdomen.

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