Dog Ate Large Rubber Band

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Dog ate large rubber band. However if your dog starts showing symptoms such as vomiting loss of appetite and diarrhea call your vet immediately. Do not try to pick up a large dog. Instead follow these steps. Do not give op specific treatment instructions including instructions on.

If the dog is standing put your arms around her belly and clasp your hands. Rubber bands usually pass unless they get tangled up in the gut with other things the pet has eaten such as sticks bones etc. Chances are it will pass it over the next few days. Ask david elbeze dvm mrcvs now your dog should be quite big if the hair rubber band was not too large it should pass through the intestines.

This is a sub for professional veterinary advice and as such we follow strict rules for participating. It s almost impossible to stop a dog from mouthing objects. Make a fist and push firmly up and forward just behind the rib cage. The short answer is no but if your dog ate a rubber band don t panic.

That depends on the size and material of the hair tie and the size of your dog. You may do further damage due to the animal s size. Usually they will pass in a day or two. Do not comment with anecdotes about your own or others pets.

If he shows signs such as vomiting lack of appetite and constipation take him to the vet. Small animal veterinarian with special interest in exotic pets. Op your post has not been removed.