Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 20 lbs
How life-threatening is a very thin 16 inch string for a dog to swallow?
1 Answer
Published on May 8th, 2019
Hello, and thanks for your question. This could absolutely be life threatening by causing a linear foreign body, and could result in needing surgery. I recommend calling your vet right away. All the best to you and Zoe!
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