My dog ate a bottle cap. What are the dangers? Should I call the vet?

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  The bottle cap will either pass or become struck in her GI tract. You can monitor and see if it's passes, but keep in mind that if it doesn't, it will be a surgery to get it out. You could also take her to your vet to induce vomiting to get the cap out that away. If you chose to monitor her, check her poop each time she goes for the bottle cap. If she begins to vomit, stop eating, develops diarrhea, or becomes very lethargic, then you will need to take her to your vet right away as it might mean the bottle cap has caused an obstruction.

  

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• Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

  Veterinarian

  That is not good, depending on the size of your dog it may cause an obstruction. Please take your dog to a vet or Pet ER immediately, before the bottle cap has time to leave the stomach. Your vet or a vet clinic may be able to retrieve the bottle cap with an endoscope.

  

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• Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 10th, 2015

  Small objects like water bottle cap will be most likely passed in stools. However, if you see signs like vomiting, abdominal pain or lack of appetite you should take your dog to your local vets without delay.

  

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