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My dog ate plastic from a pee pad. Should I worry if it hasn't passed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shiba Inu | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 18 days old | 28 lbs

PLEASE ANSWER THIS AS FAST AS YOU CAN! So yesterday my dog ate a little plastic piece under the wee wee pad that make sure the pad don't move around. Somehow he was able to get it out when there was SUPER GLUED ON THERE and when I tried to get it out of his mouth he unfortunately already sallowed it. From yesterday to today my dog is normal but I'm just worried when he didn't poo it out yet and threw it out.I did checked the poo.PLEASE HELP ME.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on December 9th, 2017

I remember your question from yesterday. It can take up to 72 hours for this plastic piece to pass, so I wouldn't be too worried just yet. As long as he is acting normal, there isn't a cause for concern. Keep checking his feces over the next couple of days, and if you don't see it, then take him into the vet. As I said yesterday, if Hachi stops eating, starts vomiting, has diarrhea, and/or becomes very lethargic, then rush him into a vet immediately. I hope this helps set your mind at ease!

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