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My dog swallowed a 6-inch pizzle stick. Will it hurt her stomach?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 6 months and 27 days old | 43 lbs

Good Evening. My healthy 43pound 7month female lab mix, after chewing it a few minutes, has just swallowed a single 6" piece of a 12" pizzle bull stick. Should I be concerned about it injuring her digestive system?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 31st, 2020

This is a good portion of the stick, and it could cause a problem. Watch for vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, or a loss of appetite. If you see any of those signs, take Autumn into a vet immediately. Hopefully, however, her stomach acid will dissolve it.

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

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    Published on April 17th, 2021

    HI and thanks for your request. I think these signs are concerning given the ingestion of the stick and they should be checked by your local veterinarian as soon as possible. Please take Ellie to your nearest emergency clinic.

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

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    Published on July 2nd, 2018

    An immediate check up would be required to determine by an x ray/abdominal ultrasound if the stick could be causing an obstruction/perforation of the gastrointestinal system or not. Your vet can possibly make him sick as well. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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