My dog ate a big chunk of fur from his brush. Should I be worried?

I would be concerned about the hairbrush head - it looks like it could be fairly large and difficult to chew into small pieces. It could become lodged in the stomach or intestines. If it happened in the past hour you could head into an emergency clinic to discuss the pros and cons of inducing vomiting. Otherwise I’d recommend monitoring closely for any vomiting or decreased appetite and call your vet right away if noted.

If Zoe did not eat a lot, this likely will pass without problem. There is a chance it could cause an obstruction or GI upset, so monitor her for signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, or anorexia. If you see any of those signs, have her seen by a vet. Best of luck.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Guilio. Given that the hair has passed and he is now having normal bowel movements, I wouldn't be concerned about him. Just keep an eye on him for now. I hope this helps!

I would recommend monitoring for now and if you begin to see symptoms at home such as vomiting and lethargy, then I would recommend having a veterinarian take a look at Mollie so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction!

If he continues to vomit than you should be worried and have him examined by a vet. Your vet can take an X-ray to look for signs of an obstruction. If the vomiting has resolved than just monitor him for additional signs.

If she pulls the fur off and eats it there is always a chance that it could build up and cause an obstruction in her gut. It is unlikely and dogs chew these sort of toys up every day but the chance is still there. To be 100% safe it would be better not to give it to her.

This is a fairly small piece of cloth for a dog this size, so I wouldn't worry too much - it will probably pass through with no problems. You will need to monitor him for the next 2-3 days for any problems such as repeated episodes of vomiting, acting lethargic, or not wanting to eat - these can be signs of a blockage, so if you see them, you will need to take Archer to the vet right away. But as long as he is acting normal, I wouldn't worry at all.