My dog ate painted styrofoam berries. Is lead or blockage a risk?

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My dog ate styrofoam faux berries which were covered with red paint. Not sure how many she ate-- maybe a dozen small "berries" but she mostly ate the paint off of more of them, perhaps 2 dozen or so. They are about 1/8' round. I am concerned that the paint may contain lead. Could the styrofoam berriescause a blockage. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | 13 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

This is unlikely to cause any serious problems - it sounds like the berries are small enough that they should pass through the intestines without getting stuck, even in a small dog like Dorothy. I doubt very much that the paint would have been lead-based, as this is known to be such a hazard now for both children and pets - most lead-based paint is found in old houses, and is very rarely used for anything else anymore. As long as she is acting normal, I wouldn't worry - the berries should pass through her GI tract and pass harmlessly in her poop within 2-3 days. If she has any symptoms like repeated episodes of vomiting, acting lethargic, or not eating, it would be a good idea to have her seen for a check-up to make sure everything is okay.

My dog ate painted styrofoam berries. Is lead or blockage a risk?

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