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My dog ate a finger puppet arm. Should I induce vomiting or watch?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 18 lbs

My dog just ingested an arm off of a finger puppet. She is about 18lbs and acting fine. Should I induce vomiting or just watch her?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on April 11th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Honey is very cute! If she chewed up the arm in to pieces she will likely be fine. If she swallowed it whole then it could pass in her stool, she could vomit it up on her own or it could becomes stuck and cause a blockage. It is best, if swallowed whole and it just happened, to take her to the Vet right away and have them induce vomiting. We do not recommend hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting. Signs of a blockage are vomiting, not eating and lethargy. I hope this helps!

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