Twixie chewed and punctured AAA batteries. What do we need to do? Pet's info: Dog | Goldendoodle | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 27 days old | 30 lbs

Did she chew on the batteries at all? If they are chewed and leaking this is a huge problem. You need to get her to a vet immediately. You cannot induce vomiting at home - there will be a chemical reaction with the hydrogen peroxide and the batteries. She must get to a vet. If the batteries were intact (not chewed and leaking) they should pass through without incidence. Treatment includes a high fiber diet and looking through her poop for 3-4 days to ensure they come out. If there is no evidence of a battery in stool after this time X-rays can be used to determine their exact location. Once located, endoscopic or surgical removal is recommended. The batteries can't stay inside her body or she will get heavy metal toxicity.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Tank. I recommend taking him to an emergency veterinarian. X-rays will be taken to confirm the ingestion and to see where the battery is located. It needs to be removed as the acid can leak causing severe internal injury. I hope this information helps!

My dog chewed and punctured AAA batteries. What should I do?

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Twixie chewed and punctured AAA batteries. What do we need to do?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS 102

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Published on November 5th, 2019

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Twixie. Oh no, that's not good. You need to have her seen by a vet immediately. Ingesting this acid is very serious, and she needs veterinary treatment. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck.

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