My dog ate a plastic cap from a laser pointer. Will it pass?

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Hi my dog ate plastic cap for a lazer pointer would this pass? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 26 days old | 5 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

In many instances, a small object will pass through the digestive tract. If the ingestion just occurred (within the past few hours) and the object isn't sharp in nature, we will sometimes induce vomiting with hydrogen peroxide in an attempt to get them to vomit the object up (but you should consult your vet before doing this as there are some conditions, such as megaesophagus, which can make this dangerous). Otherwise we will try to feed a little extra fiber such as a few teaspoons of canned pumpkin or some whole grain bread to try to help push the object through the digestive tract. You will want to watch for signs of intestinal blockage over the next few days which include vomiting, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, and straining to have a bowel movement. If these occur, seek veterinary treatment right away.

My dog ate a plastic cap from a laser pointer. Will it pass?

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