What are early signs of dog obstruction, and how soon do they show?

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If there was an obstruction in my dog, what are some early signs. Would I see sights immediately? Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 13 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

There are number of signs of obstruction, but the first one you may see is lethargy. Jax would be quieter than usual. Then you may see anorexia or eating less than normal, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation. It can take a couple of days for signs of obstruction to occur. If you see any of these signs in Jax, or have a suspicion that he may have eaten something that could lead to an obstruction, I would take him into a vet immediately. Obstructions are fatal without treatment, and having him treated as soon as possible is very important. I hope he doesn't have an obstruction!

What are early signs of dog obstruction, and how soon do they show?

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