My small dog ate a quarter-sized rubber toy. What should I do?

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My dog ate a small rubber gem(toy) she's a smaller dog chihuahua mix not sure with what I bv think like terrier or something. The gem is about as big around as a quarter and like 1/4 inch thick maybe. What should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 5 months old | 15 lbs

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If Rigby ate the gem within the last 2-3 hours, I recommend trying to induce vomiting by giving 1 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide by mouth. You can use a turkey baster to give it orally. If this doesn't make Rigby vomit within 15 minutes, you can repeat this once. If this doesn't work, you can bring Rigby to a veterinarian to have them induce vomiting. Otherwise, you can monitor Rigby for the development of any GI signs such as vomiting or decreased appetite. I would be worried about the possibility of the gem/toy causing a blockage of the intestines. This is a surgical emergency. I recommend also monitoring Rigby's stools for passage of the toy. I hope this is helpful!

My small dog ate a quarter-sized rubber toy. What should I do?

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