My dog ate a condom. When should I worry about an obstruction?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Male | 1 year and 6 months old | 4.6 lbs
We went on a walk with my miniture pinscher yesterday and he found a used condom on the street and I wasnt able to take it out of his mouth. It alrEady been 24 hours since that happened, and he goes toilet same as usual but a condom itself didnt come out in his feces.
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Published on March 15th, 2018
Oh dear! Dogs are notorious for eating things they shouldn't on walks, unfortunately. It's possible that the condom may pass through his system without any problems, but it could also become lodged in his stomach or intestines and cause an obstruction. I would recommend continuing to monitor him closely for the next 2-3 days. As long as he's acting normal, you shouldn't need to worry. But if he develops any signs of a blockage such as repeated episodes of vomiting, not wanting to eat, acting lethargic, or not having regular bowel movements, then you will need to take him to the vet right away for an exam and x-rays, as he may need surgery to remove the condom.
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Published on September 30th, 2017
I would recommend a full vet check as soon as possible and an abdominal x-ray to determine the site of any obstruction or twist in the bowel. It is possible surgical removal may be required, an enema is only effective in the lower bowel and can cause additional complications if used for higher obstructions
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