My puppy swallowed a rubber band. Should I be worried about my dog?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Shetland Sheepdog | Female | spayed | 7 months and 14 days old | 15.4324 lbs
My 8 months old shetland sheepdog just swallowed a rubber band, should i be worried
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Published on April 1st, 2018
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.
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Published on March 7th, 2020
Monitor for lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, straining to defecate or abdominal pain. A small rubber band should have no problem passing through. Consider adding in some plain pumpkin (NOT pie filling) or raw green beans to add bulk to the diet to help push it out. If you see any of the above symptoms, see your veterinarian.
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