My dog ate a plastic bag. Should I be worried or watch for symptoms?

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Tonight Bradley got ahold of a snack size ziploc bag with steak tips in it. I’m not concerned about the steak tips as there were only a few but I wanted to know if him eating half the bag will mess him up. He did not eat the zipper part of the bag. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 7 years old | 38 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

It could cause him some issues but there is no way to predict that. I suggest you just monitor him closely for any abnormal signs like vomiting, not wanting to eat, extreme lethargy, abdominal pain, etc. If you notice any of those then get him to your vet right away. He may get some diarrhea which would be expected from the steak but that should clear up on it's own. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

My dog ate a plastic bag. Should I be worried or watch for symptoms?

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