My dog ate a hairbrush and phone charger. Is it an emergency?

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My dog ingested a hair brush head and also chewed up part of a plug in for an iPhone charger. Do I need to bring him in or will it pass? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 55 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would be concerned about the hairbrush head - it looks like it could be fairly large and difficult to chew into small pieces. It could become lodged in the stomach or intestines. If it happened in the past hour you could head into an emergency clinic to discuss the pros and cons of inducing vomiting. Otherwise I’d recommend monitoring closely for any vomiting or decreased appetite and call your vet right away if noted.

My dog ate a hairbrush and phone charger. Is it an emergency?

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