My dog ate a corn cob. She hasn't passed it. Should I be worried?

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My 2 year old Staffy Cross swallowed a half sized cob from corn on the cob 2.5 days ago. She's not passed it yet and seems ok, should I be worried? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 2 years and 3 months old | 44 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi. thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Corn cobs can be a problem. I have seen them sit in the stomach for months then move in to the intestines and cause an obstruction requiring surgery. I have also seen dogs vomit them up months later. They are very hard to pass. Your options are to wait and see or take her to your vet for belly X-rays. If you decide to take her to your Vet, bring her fasted for 12 hours since food in the stomach can obscure the corn cob. Then you and your Vet can decide whether to try to make her vomit if they think it is still in the stomach. If you decide to wait and see then the moment she stops eating, starts to vomit or is lethargic she should see your Vet. Keep monitoring her stool for the corn cob. I hope this helps and I wish Bliss the very best!

My dog ate a corn cob. She hasn't passed it. Should I be worried?

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