Help! My puppy swallowed a pin. Does she need emergency vet care?

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If I suspect that my puppy swallowed the pin from a poppy, should she see a vet? Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 18 days old | 22 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Yes, she should see a vet ASAP and have an xray done, this way you will know for sure if she ingested it as well as where it is situated, if she indeed ingested it she will likely need to have a surgery done to have it removed.

Help! My puppy swallowed a pin. Does she need emergency vet care?

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