My dog ate string. What happens if a dog eats string? Is it dangerous?

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My dog ate a bunch of string last night! - each piece was 2 or 3 inches long. What will happen? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 10 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Hi, and thanks for your question. This can create a quite severe inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver) and possibly a gastrointestinal obstruction. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

My dog ate string. What happens if a dog eats string? Is it dangerous?

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