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My dog threw up plastic toy and grass, but seems fine. Vet needed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | English Pointer | Male | unneutered | 20 lbs

My dog started puking up plastic from his chew toy and grass early this morning, i think he just had to get it out of his system he seemed perfectly fine after puking and is still fine now. Should I still take him to the vet?

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 4th, 2017

I am sorry to hear about Copper. If you believe he vomited most of the toy (for example if you have the toy and can tell most of it is accounted for) and he is energetic/no longer vomiting/not painful in the belly area, then you can try monitoring him. If however, he starts vomiting again, starts acting lethargic, starts acting as though he is painful, or if he doesn't want to eat later today (I wouldn't offer him food for a few hours to let his stomach settle) then these would be signs of a possible obstruction and would be reasons to seek veterinary care.

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    Answered By Anna M., DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 3rd, 2019

    Hello, and thanks for your question about Harvey. It sounds like you have a clear indication that Harvey ate a plastic toy - so now the question is whether he vomited enough of it up, or if there are still pieces left behind to cause problems. If Harvey is otherwise continuing to act totally normal, begging for food, good energy, etc, then I'd watch him for the rest of today. However, if symptoms continue into tomorrow, or if at any point he seems to be feeling more sick (lower energy, loss of appetite, etc), then I'd definitely have a vet take a look. Sometimes they just need some supportive GI meds to help their stomach calm down - but if Harvey is unlucky he could need surgery to get the rest of that toy out. Hope that helps and good luck to you and Harvey!

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