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My 7-month-old puppy swallowed a metal ring. What signs to watch for?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dalmatian | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 5 days old | 28 lbs

My Dalmatian puppy 7 mnths weight 18kgs swallowed a metal ring 2cms Dia with a centre hole. Chances are that it chewed it before swallowing. What should we do

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 2nd, 2020

This should be pass through the intestine without causing major problems. I would recommend to monitor Coco for the next 48hours for any sign like lethargy, inappetence, vomiting or having diarrhoea. If that was the case a check up would be ideal.

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