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My dog swallowed a screw! What should I do? Is an X-ray needed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 9 months old

What should i do when i get to know in evening that my dog had swallow screw that are used in cupboards? Can it stuck inside his body or intestines? Should i go for an xray or what?

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Answered By Amber W

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on August 29th, 2017

Hello and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes, I think you should go to your veterinarian and have Bruno X-rayed as a screw can get caught in the intestines or esophagus and could potential cause a puncture of the GI tract.

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