My puppy ate a sponge. What should I watch for and when to worry?

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Puppy ate half a sponge. Pet's info: Dog | Bernese Mountain Dog | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 12 days old | 44 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

Luckily sponges are soft and can be moved more easily in the intestines, but this is concerning for a possible gastrointestinal impaction. It's not toxic though, so if it passes, then they should not cause any problems. Signs of an impaction include vomiting, not defecating, and depression/pain. If you notice any of this, then you should take Lucy to a vet immediately. Otherwise, the sponges should pass in the stool in the next 3-5 days. I hope that helps and all is well with Lucy.

My puppy ate a sponge. What should I watch for and when to worry?

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