My dog ate a sanitary napkin. Is she okay, or should I watch her?

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Rubie chewed up a sanitary napkin yesterday morning she has not vomited and was eating treats and ate her food just fine she's peeing and drinking great no diarrhea,she's in heat though not sure if that matters but anyways shes been acting normal play,barking eyes are clear and bright,today at 7:15 am she pooped it was solid not runny and normal color no signs of blood or tarry stool so can I assume she's ok and there is no abdominal or anal obstruction or should I still watch her closely? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 11 months and 6 days old | 8.4 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

It can take a few days for a foreign object to fully move through the gastrointestinal tract. I've also seen a dog or two that has had a foreign object that can stay in the stomach for a long time (months) and that causes intermittent problems - this would be pretty unusual for something like a sanitary napkin however. I'd say if you get to three days with no problems you're probably in the clear. It sounds like you know what signs to watch for already but if she does vomit, if her appetite is decreased or if you see diarrhea you should head to your vet.

My dog ate a sanitary napkin. Is she okay, or should I watch her?

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