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is playing ball with a lemon bad gut my dog?
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Published on November 5th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is not necessarily bad but I would be concerned about the possibility of your pup being able to swallow one hole causing an obstruction. Also, lemons can cause gastrointestinal upset including vomiting, diarrhea and inappetence. I would recommend not using a lemon for this purpose. Good luck and have a great day!
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Published on November 2nd, 2016
I would not give Bruno a lemon to play with, he should be playing with dog toys only. The lemon isn't toxic, but the peel, pith, and seeds can cause stomach irritation. In addition, if he ate the lemon whole, there is a risk of GI obstruction. I wouldn't give this to him for play.
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