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My puppy ate rubber from a toy. When will I know if it's a problem?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 21 days old | 35 lbs

My puppy ate a small (size of my pinky nail) piece of rubber from a toy yesterday. She is showing no symptoms, not vomiting, has eaten and gone to the bathroom and full of energy. How long after ingesting will I know if it will cause an issue

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 8th, 2020

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Shea. Thankfully she is a large breed puppy. Hopefully the piece of toy will pass in her stool. Monitor her bowel movements for the next few days. If she stops eating, starts vomiting or acts sick, then you need to seek emergency veterinary care. This can be a sign of an intestinal obstruction. I hope this information helps!

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