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My dog ate a twist tie and keeps vomiting. Is a vet visit needed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 9 months old | 17.6 lbs

Yesterday in the afternoon my dog vomited one of those aluminum ropes that are used to tie and close up those plastic bags with conserved bread. I was really concerned because after vomiting that, she vomited two more times(but the last time it was just a yellowish foam). However, in the evening I gave her some boiled white chicken meat and it was okay until today. I gave her for lunch her conserved meat for dogs and she threw up again after one hour ca. Should I bring her to a local vet?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 25th, 2018

I would recommend taking her to the vet. I wouldn’t expect ongoing vomiting from ingesting a twist tie, and it’s possible that she ate something else that is causing an obstruction. There are many other diseases that cause vomiting in dogs and after examining Pixie your vet might either recommend some tests like an x-ray or symptomatic treatment.

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    Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 20th, 2019

    Hello. There really is nothing much you can do for her until your appointment. If she feels like eating, I would continue to do so unless she vomits shortly afterwards. I would fast her about 12 hours prior to her veterinary appointment, but it is important to keep her eating a little. If it is several days before your appointment & she continues to eat, carry on, but if she refuses to eat or continues to vomit, you may have to have her seen on emergency. I hope she is feeling better soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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