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My puppy swallowed silicone, vet couldn't induce vomit. What now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 20 lbs

4 month old medium breed puppy (American bulldog, boxer mix) swallowed end of a mini cupcake silicon spoon. About 1 inch in length and half inch wide. Induced vomiting at the emergency vet was not successful.

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Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Veterinarian

Published on May 19th, 2018

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry vomiting was not successful. Sometimes this can happen if it has been more than 2 hours since ingestion. Although this may be a fairly small object and may very well pass on it's own, I would look out for any signs of a brewing problem that may indicate an obstruction such as vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite, and lethargy. If any of these signs are noticed, please take May into his veterinarian as soon as possible. I hope this helps and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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