Updated On September 23rd, 2025
My dog (20 lbs) ate about 2 inches of a pencil. what do I do? Is it poisonous?
1 Answer
Published on November 14th, 2017
A typical pencil is not poisonous but it could cause gastric upset or even an obstruction. At this point I would recommend just keeping a close eye on your dog to watch for vomiting, diarrhea or anorexia. If you notice any vomiting or anorexia I would take the patient to a vet for an abdominal x-ray. Other wise i would not be concerned. hope that helps
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