My puppy swallowed a rubber band. Should I be worried about my dog?

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My 8 months old shetland sheepdog just swallowed a rubber band, should i be worried. Pet's info: Dog | Shetland Sheepdog | Female | spayed | 7 months and 14 days old | 15.4324 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

In the majority of cases such a small rubber band should not cause any problem and should pass easily through the intestines, just monitor her in the next few days, signs to be concerned about include vomiting, constipation, lethargy and lack of appetite.

My puppy swallowed a rubber band. Should I be worried about my dog?

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