My puppy ate a toilet wax seal. Could it cause an intestinal blockage?

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5 week old lab mix ate a wax seal to a toilet about 12 hours ago. I'm almost sure that it was all natural. The question is can that hurt her? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 3 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

The concern that I would have about this wax seal is that it could caused an intestinal blockage. Given that Marley ate it 12 hours ago, there's nothing you can do but monitor her. It can take up to 72 hours for it to pass. Should she start vomiting, having diarrhea, becomes lethargic and anorexic, or becomes constipated, she will need to see a vet immediately because those are signs of obstruction. If she does become obstructed, she will need surgery to remove the seal.

My puppy ate a toilet wax seal. Could it cause an intestinal blockage?

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