My dog ate a small rubber ball but seems fine. Should I worry?

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My dog ate the very small rubber ball..but we re unsure because we've been searching for that ball but we cannot find it.. later he was hungry and he ate...and within a hour or 2 he successfully done the potty too..there was no sign of ball in it..and he is still active and playing..but we are worried..

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

You still need to be worried. Some small foreign bodies can stay in the stomach for weeks, either causing no symptoms, causing vomiting that is infrequent, or causing severe illness. Keep looking for the ball and watching your dog's appetite and energy level. If he starts acting odd or has vomiting, I would have him examined by the vet for a possible GI obstruction.

My dog ate a small rubber ball but seems fine. Should I worry?

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