My dog ate a plastic bag and passed it. Should I take her to the vet?

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My dog pooped out a plastic bag she apparently had eaten..not too sure when, but it wasn’t ripped. It was a full on little red bag that came out completely. Should I take her to the vet? Is there a specific kind of check up I should look into for her? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 9 months old | 10 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

It's good that she passed this, because they can occasionally get blocked. As long as Juju is otherwise eating, drinking and acting normal, there is no need to see a vet. There is always a possibility that she ate some other foreign object, but there is no need to look for it unless you know that she ate something. For now, it's best to monitor her for any signs of an obstruction. Signs of an obstructions are vomiting, not defecating, acting very painful/depressed and a decrease in appetite. If you notice these signs, then Juju would need to go to the vet immediately for emergency surgery.  I hope that helps and all is well with Juju.

My dog ate a plastic bag and passed it. Should I take her to the vet?

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