My puppy ate rubber bands. Should I take him to the vet right away?

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I have a shih tzu puppy (almost 3 months old, he is roughly 6-7 pounds) he ate about 5/6 small rubber bands, they're about less than an inch long...will he be okay, or should I take him to the vet? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 11 days old | 6.7 lbs

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I would definitely bring Milo to your veterinarian as soon as possible so they can induce vomiting and try to get the rubber bands out of his stomach. Rubber bands have the potential to become foreign body obstructions, meaning they can get stuck either in the stomach or intestines. If this occurs, this is a surgical emergency, which can cost several thousand dollars. There is a chance he could pass the rubber bands in his feces, but I do not believe it is worth the risk. If you are unable to get to a veterinarian within an hour, you can try to induce vomiting at home by giving him 1/2 of a teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide. I hope this is helpful!

My puppy ate rubber bands. Should I take him to the vet right away?

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