My dog ate sand at the beach. Is it serious? What should I do?

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She ate sand at the beach today I think it was quite a bit and she seems uncomfortable in bed and I'm really worried please help me, is there anything I can do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 8 months old

Emily Fukuzato, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi, thank you for reaching out to Pet Coach. Chloe may have ingested enough sand to cause an intestinal problem. Not only can sand cause a large amount of irritation, but I have treated several dogs for obstruction caused by sand ingestion. We call it sand impaction in the small intestines and it can be very serious. The sand absorbs a large amount of water in the intestines and can a form cement-like obstruction. For Chloe, I would recommend that she is seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible if she is uncomfortable, vomiting, and/or has a decrease in appetite. Luckily sand will show up on Xray so the doctor can assess Chloe and may take an Xray to determine if her sand ingestion is causing a serious problem. Best of luck to you and Chloe.

My dog ate sand at the beach. Is it serious? What should I do?

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