My dog ate a colored pencil. What should I do to keep him safe?

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My dog who is 3 years old, about 15 pounds, he swallowed a colored pencil and I don't know what to do. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 15 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

That was naughty of Kobe! At this point in time, there is nothing you can do but monitor him. It is not recommended to include vomiting, as it may do damage to his esophagus on the way out. This pencil may or may not pass, and you should monitor him for the next 72 hours for signs of obstruction. They include vomiting, diarrhea, blood in the feces (trauma to the GI tract from the pencil), anorexia, lethargy, and constipation. Should Kobe show any of those signs, I would take him into a vet immediately. You can give him a slice of whole wheat bread now, and one with every meal to try to form a ball of ingesta around the pencil to cushion it as it passes through the GI tract, Keep an eye on his feces for the pencil, and if it doesn't appear in 72 hours, I would take him into the vet for an exam.

My dog ate a colored pencil. What should I do to keep him safe?

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