My puppy might have swallowed a nail. What symptoms should I look for?

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What happens if the puppy seems to swallow iron nail .What are the possible symptoms not yet conformed if puppy swallowed or not please reply. Pet's info: Dog | Japanese Spitz | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 13 days old

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The risks of swallowing a nail include perforation of the intestinal tract, which is a life-threatening surgical emergency. They can also get iron toxicity, which can cause severe GI upset and liver damage. The best way to tell if Evy ate a nail would be to take her to a veterinarian for an x-ray of her abdomen. If you cannot bring her, please monitor her for signs of vomiting, decreased appetite, lethargy, abdominal pain, and have her seen by a veterinarian right away. Otherwise, if she continues to act normal at home, she likely did not eat the nail and should be OK. I hope this is helpful!

My puppy might have swallowed a nail. What symptoms should I look for?

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