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My dog ate a stuffed animal tail. Should I worry about obstruction?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Portuguese Water Dog | Male | neutered | 80 lbs

My dog ate a tail of a stuffed animal, what should I do

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 1st, 2017

Oh that was naughty of Hector! Hopefully the tail will pass without problem, but there is always a chance it could get caught in his GI tract on the way out. I would monitor him for signs of obstruction, which include vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, lethargy, and constipation. Should you see any of those signs, I would have seen by a vet immediately. It can take up to 72 hours for this toy to pass.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on August 23rd, 2018

    It would take quite a bit to obstruct such a big dog. As long as he is behaving normally, monitor him at home. Watch for lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or straining to defecate. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian.

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