My puppy ate a latex glove. Does he need a vet if acting normal?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
my 12 week old rottweiler puppy ate a latex glove 30 hours ago and hasn't pooped it out yet. Acting normal. Appetite and energy is normal. Stools are normal. Do I need to see a vet?
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Published on June 11th, 2018
Hi there. It's possible that the glove may pass through his system without any problems - this may take 2-3 days or so, so I wouldn't necessarily worry too much just yet :) As long as he's eating and drinking, pooping regularly, and acting normal, you shouldn't need to be concerned. Signs of an intestinal blockage normally include repeated episodes of vomiting, not eating, acting lethargic, and not having regular bowel movements. If any of these symptoms develop over the next few days, then I would definitely take your pup to the vet for an exam as he may need emergency surgery to remove the glove.
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Published on May 4th, 2019
Some other pieces of the glove could actually be still inside her gastrointestinal system and cause obstructions or quite dangerous gastroenteritis. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm/rule out these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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Last night Beau ate a disposable rubber gloves, the whole thing. I've been watching him and he seems ok so far. Is this something I should be worried about?
I would only worry if you see symptoms of a possible obstruction, which includes: excessive vomiting, lack of appetite, lethargy and few feces. If seen then its best to take him to your vet for a proper exam and testing to determine if the gloves are still inside. Hopefuly he continues to do well as it seems he has done so far. Best wishes and take care!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My puppy likely ate a fabric glove. X-rays were consistent with a foreign body stuck in the area of the pyloric sphincter. I was sent home with a laxative, cerenia, and I/d prescription food and told that if she doesn’t begin eating without vomiting
Hi there and thanks for posting on Boop by Petco. Sometimes the foreign body is small enough to pass through the gastrointestinal tract without causing a problem and can be medically managed as it seems to be in your description with your veterinarian. However, sometimes foreign bodies do get stuck in the intestine and can cause an intestinal obstruction that requires surgery. it is good Marla is eating and has not vomited, but if you notice anytime in the next 48 hours that her lethargy is not improving, she loses her appetite, starts vomiting, or having diarrhea, I would recommend taking her in again. Even if the glove passes through the pyloric sphincter, it can get stuck elsewhere in the intestinal tract. Initially, waiting isn't considered harmful if the object is suspected to be small enough and believed to be passable, but if it is large enough, it may cause an obstruction and should be treated surgically. Again, signs to watch out for that would warrant another vet visit w
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My 15 week old pet swallowed latex glove she’s thrown up and a lot was in the vomit what else do I need to watch for
Some other pieces of the glove could actually be still inside her gastrointestinal system and cause obstructions or quite dangerous gastroenteritis. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm/rule out these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Hello, my 8 week old Labrador puppy ate an eye mask (the kind you get on the plane) yesterday. We took him to the emergency vet and they induced vomiting, but it didn't come up. Now we are unsure if it is still inside him...he is eating/pooping as no
Oh dear! It's common for puppies this age to eat things like this that they shouldn't, unfortunately. You're right that it's possible for pieces of the mask to get stuck in his intestines and cause an obstruction, but they may also pass through his system without any problems at all. As long as he is acting normal (eating and drinking fine, active and playful, no vomiting, and pooping regularly), there shouldn't be any reason for concern. If he stops eating, or begins to vomit or act lethargic, then I would recommend taking him to the vet for x-rays to see if he may have an obstruction - if so, surgery can be performed to remove the blockage at that time. But as long as he is not showing any symptoms, there is no need for any kind of treatment :)
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My new husky puppy ate a small piece of plastic bag (very small very thin bag) but hasn’t pooped yet. She hasn’t eaten too much, but she is acting completely normal/no signs of constipation or lethargy or anything. Should I be concerned?
Hi there. If it was a small piece of a plastic bag, it's likely that this will pass through her system without causing any harm. As long as she is eating and drinking normally, active, and not vomiting, it should be fine to just monitor her for now. Most things pass through within 2-3 days. If she stops wanting to eat, has repeated episodes of vomiting, or begins acting unusually lethargic, then I would recommend having her seen by your veterinarian for an exam and x-rays, as these can be signs of an intestinal blockage.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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We went on a walk with my miniture pinscher yesterday and he found a used condom on the street and I wasnt able to take it out of his mouth. It alrEady been 24 hours since that happened, and he goes toilet same as usual but a condom itself didnt come
Oh dear! Dogs are notorious for eating things they shouldn't on walks, unfortunately. It's possible that the condom may pass through his system without any problems, but it could also become lodged in his stomach or intestines and cause an obstruction. I would recommend continuing to monitor him closely for the next 2-3 days. As long as he's acting normal, you shouldn't need to worry. But if he develops any signs of a blockage such as repeated episodes of vomiting, not wanting to eat, acting lethargic, or not having regular bowel movements, then you will need to take him to the vet right away for an exam and x-rays, as he may need surgery to remove the condom.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Rio ate a thin plastic bag at the park earlier today. He's a big dog (75 lbs). Will it pass through? Anything I should look out for? He seems totally fine.
In my experience, yes - it's likely that this will pass through with no problems, but there is always a chance that it may get stuck and cause an obstruction. Signs to watch for would be repeated episodes of vomiting, not eating, acting lethargic, and not having bowel movements. Problems would usually occur within 2-3 days, so if he's still acting normal by then chances are good that everything is fine. If you have any concerns, you can always take him to your vet for x-rays to check for a possible blockage.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Hi! My puppy ate the crotch area out of my underwear. I'm not sure when she ate it but she's been her normal and playful self all day & still shows an appetite. Should I wait until tomorrow to see if it passes?
Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. I would recommend just watching her for now to see if it passes. I would monitor her stool to see if there is any evidence of the fabric in her stool. If she is showing any symptoms such as vomiting, lethargy or decreased appetite then I would get her seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible to have abdominal x-rays taken and an exam.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My 1 year old bulldog ate an ankle sock 13 days ago. He is acting normal and going to the bathroom. He still has yet to pass it.
Hi there and thank you for using Boop by Petco to address your concern. If Reuben is acting normal, I would continue to keep an eye on him. The sock may take longer to pass than normal feces but if it isn't getting caught up anywhere in the intestines, it will likely pass. If you begin to notice any clinical signs such as vomiting, lethargy, abdominal pain, etc. then I would recommend having a veterinarian examine him and take x-rays of his abdomen to see if the sock has caused an intestinal obstruction. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My dog ate a stuff animal withoutbthe stuffing five days ago and still has not passed it he has eating socks in the pass and been fine im just winding do i need to take him in or can I give him laxatives
Hi there. If Titan is eating and drinking normally, not vomiting, and having regular bowel movements, it should be okay to continue monitoring for now. However, if he stops eating, has repeated episodes of vomiting, or goes more than 48 hours without a bowel movement, I would recommend taking him to the vet for an exam and possible abdominal x-rays, as these can be signs of an intestinal blockage that may need surgery. I would not recommend giving any kind of laxative, as this isn't likely to help - just continue to feed him his normal diet, and monitor to make sure he's pooping.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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