My dog ate a pumpkin stem. Should I worry about a blockage now?

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So, my dog Bailey just ate the stem of a medium sized pumpkin. Are there any concerns? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 65 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Pumpkins aren't toxic. If she swallowed a large piece of the stem it could possibly cause an intestinal obstruction, so watch her closely over the next few days for anything abnormal, including lethargy, decreased appetite, vomiting or diarrhea. If see anything odd, she should get checked out by a vet.

My dog ate a pumpkin stem. Should I worry about a blockage now?

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