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My puppy ate small pieces of wood from a toy. Should I be worried?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 6 lbs

My puppy was chewing on a toy wooden train track and may have swallowed some small pieces of it, i was able to get most of them out of her mouth. I just need to know if I should be worried

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 21st, 2020

If she chewed them up into tiny pieces, she will likely pass them. Monitor for lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite or abdominal pain. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian.

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