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My dog ate nail polish or a sock. Is it safe for him to pass it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 50 lbs

I don't have any dog friendly nail polish and my dog might have ring worm so my mom told me to put nail polish on it and put a sock over it so I did. He has removed the sock and it looks like he might have ingested some Is it safe to Leave it alone he will pass it out by mouth or poop

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on September 9th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am not sure I understand what Duke could have ingested? Did he eat part of the sock or lick some of the nail polish? The sock could cause a blockage if he ingested that so watch for vomiting, lethargy, not eating. Watch his stool to see if it passes. If he licked some of the nail polish I would think he should be fine. I wish you the best.

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