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My dog might have eaten something. What symptoms should I watch for?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | spayed | 3 months and 21 days old | 54.3 lbs

Nova got a way in my closet she was there for five minutes aprox. I have weird feeling that she ate something. She is behaving normal, eating and drinking normally but I can't shrug off this feeling. Any symptoms that could tell me?

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 10th, 2017

If you are worried she ingested an object, like a sock or shoe then you would watch for signs of gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain, lethargy, or straining to defecate. If you are worried about a toxin ingestion these signs can vary widely and can include GI upset, rapid breathing or heart rate, excessive drooling, trembling, seizures, drunken appearance/gait, dilated pupils, pale gums, lethargy. If any of these signs occur seek veterinary care right away.

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    Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

    Veterinary Technician

    Published on May 9th, 2017

    If your dog has eaten a strange object that you don't know the origin of it is best to seek veterinary care immediately. While some toxic substances can show immediate signs such as drooling, unstable gait, confusion, vomiting, diarrhea, etc, others may cause internal issues such as organ damage that can't be outwardly seen. A complete exam and blood work to check values, especially if your dog ate something strange, is best to make sure there isn't an issue.

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    Answered By Priyanka Thakkar, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 29th, 2017

    If you haven't noticed any signs at this point, your dogs are likely ok. I would look for signs of vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, weakness, loss of appetite, or tremors. Most toxins cause these types of signs. Without knowing the exact toxin, it would be hard to diagnose and treat. It is too late to induce vomiting to remove any possible toxin 7 hours later.

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