Is it safe to use peroxide to make my Yorkie vomit a rubber band?

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My 10 mo, 4 lb yorkie just ate a small, 1” rubberband. A mo ago she had surgery for bowel obstruction so I don’t want that to happen again. How do I use peroxide to induce vomiting? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 10 months and 6 days old | 4.8 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Luna! The rubber band is very small and likely will not cause a problem but you never know. You will need to call your Vet for instructions to induce vomiting. Hydrogen peroxide causes vomiting by irritating the stomach lining and can cause inflammation of the esophagus. We can't prescribe dosing of hydrogen peroxide on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. You can try calling a local emergency hospital and see if they will provide instructions or they can see her to induce vomiting with apomorhine. I hope this helps and I wish Luna the very best!

Is it safe to use peroxide to make my Yorkie vomit a rubber band?

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