My dog ate a dry erase marker. Should I take him to the vet?

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My dog seems to have ate a dry erase marker and this is the remains. Should I wait it out and see if it passes or take him to the vet? He just ate it this morning so I can’t tell if his energy level is any different yet. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 10 months and 3 days old | 20 lbs

Sarah Box, BVSc · Accepted Answer

Silly Kobe! It’s always amazing what dogs will chew on. It doesn’t look like he likely ingested much of the marker, and if he DID swallow any of it he probably chewed it up pretty good. I would monitor him for now, and check his poop to make sure anything he did eat is padding (may take 24-48h). If you notice Kobe starting to become lethargic, if he’s off his food, or start to vomit then please take him to your vet for evaluation. The vet will likely need some X-rays to check for intestinal obstruction. If Kobe has evidence of an obstruction he may need surgery to remove it. I hope Kobe does ok. Monitor him carefully, and supervise him carefully (even lock him in a kennel if you aren’t home) to help prevent accidental infections in the future.

My dog ate a dry erase marker. Should I take him to the vet?

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