My dog ate a small rubber door stop. Will it pass naturally or vet?

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My dog swallowed the rubber end of a door stop, it was only about as big as a button, will it pass naturally or should I take him to the vet? I can't really afford it, I'm not 100% sure if he actually swallowed it or not. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 28 days old

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

It depends. Even with small objects, there is always the risk of intestinal obstruction. If going to the vet now for induction of vomiting is not an option, I recommend that you feed several slices of plain bread as sometimes this will bulk things up and aid in natural passage. Watch Ziggy for a couple weeks for signs of obstruction, including vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, or inappetence.

My dog ate a small rubber door stop. Will it pass naturally or vet?

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