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My dog swallowed a sock. Is it an emergency? What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 5 days old | 5 lbs

What should I do if my dog swallowed a sock?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 15th, 2018

This could cause gastrointestinal obstruction and should ideally be checked as soon as possible at your local veterinarian. Your veterinarian will probably make him sick with an appropriate medication and perform an xray/abdominal ultrasound to make sure gastrointestinal passage is free. 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.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on April 13th, 2017

    Yes, this can pose a serious risk for an obstruction. Pongo should be seen by your veterinarian or at the nearest veterinary ER. Either can induce vomiting via injection to hopefully bring up the socks. If not, endoscopy or surgery may be necessary to remove them. Do not delay. The risk for complications can increase if the socks leave the stomach.

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