My puppy ate a rug. What signs of internal blockage to watch for?

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Hello. My puppy ate a large part of our rug when my mom and I were at the gym earlier. It’s been almost 4 hours and he’s been eating and drinking and playing just fine, but what should I look for in case of obstruction? He went to the bathroom about an hour ago and his stool was normal. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 7 months and 26 days old | 30 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Well that was naughty of Teddy to eat the rug. If he has since eaten well with no vomiting and continues to not vomit, have a normal appetite and use the bathroom fine, he should be ok. Signs of an obstruction are continuous vomiting (even water), lack of appetite, scant (small) feces and lethargy (decreased energy level). I hope that Teddy is able to pass the rug pieces well. If he chewed it well then chances of him passing it are really good. He may have an upset stomach though, at which time you can try a bland diet of boiled plain chicken and rice or cottage cheese to see if it settles things down. However if he is sick for more than 24 hrs it’s best to take him to your vet for further care. Best wishes with your pet Teddy and I hope everything works out well for him. Take care!

My puppy ate a rug. What signs of internal blockage to watch for?

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