My dog swallowed a hair tie. Is it safe to make him vomit at home?

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Should I induce vomiting if my dog swallowed a hair tie? It's made of fabric, no metal on it, small but thick (like 1 cm). Pet's info: Dog | Havanese | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 17 days old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

No, I would not induce vomiting in Kiba. I never recommend owners do that because hydrogen peroxide (which is used to induce vomiting) can and does cause severe gastritis and esophagitis, often worse than the original problem. In addition, it can lead to aspiration, and the owner will not have the medical knowledge or equipment to treat that at home. A hair tie that small made of fabric will likely pass on it's own, but if you wanted to be safe, you can take Kiba into a vet now who can induce vomiting with a shot.

My dog swallowed a hair tie. Is it safe to make him vomit at home?

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