My dog ate a balloon and seems okay. Is an emergency vet needed?

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I think my dog just ate a balloon, he seems OK and has eaten other strange things before but I'm still concerned. Should I find an emergency vet? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | neutered

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Balloons can either pass uneventfully, or can cause a blockage. Balloons are more likely to cause a blockage as they often fill with stuff in the stomach and then become a big ball, so we recommend getting to a vet ASAP to induce vomiting. If you can't get to a vet, monitor very very carefully and any signs of vomiting, not eating, painful abdomen, get to a vet right away as surgery might then be required. Best of luck with Enzo!

My dog ate a balloon and seems okay. Is an emergency vet needed?

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