My dog ate a Clorox wipe. Is it an emergency? What should I do?

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Pepe swallowed a Clorox wipes about 20minutes ago. Is this an emergency or can I wait and see. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 18.8 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Ideally, Pepe should be seen by your veterinarian or at the nearest veterinary ER. In addition to the potentially toxic chemicals in the wipe, it may pose a risk of obstruction. Your veterinarian can induce vomiting via injection to get the wipe up and out. This is most successful when done within 2 hours of ingestion. Any longer and the wipe could move out of the stomach. If it blocks, this would be a surgical issue. Pepe may need medication to calm an upset stomach afterwards. A bland diet may also be recommended for a few days.

My dog ate a Clorox wipe. Is it an emergency? What should I do?

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