My puppy ate a nail and is sluggish. Should I call the vet now?

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My 8 week old puppy ate a foreign object, I think a nail, and he is very sluggish and can't bark. Pet's info: Dog | Husky | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 5 days old | 16.5 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

An immediate check up is required as your veterinarian can easily make him sick and resolve the problem straight away. This ingestion is likely to cause gastrointestinal side effects including vomiting and diarrhea.

My puppy ate a nail and is sluggish. Should I call the vet now?

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