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My dog ate a Nylabone. Should I be concerned and call the vet?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 27 days old | 6 lbs

Our 5 month old puppy and his 5 year old shitzu friend just ate most of a nylabone, should i be worried or get them to a vet?

3 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 21st, 2019

As long as they chewed it up sufficiently, it should pass. Larger pieces may cause stomach upset or pose a risk of obstruction. You can monitor for lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, straining to defecate or loss of appetite. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian.

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Related Answers from Veterinarians

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on March 25th, 2017
The problem with Moby eating all of that is that if he ate large pieces of it, they could become stuck in his GI tract. I would monitor him for now. If you see any signs of vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, lethargy, or constipation, it could be that a piece has become stuck in his GI tract. In that case, I would have Moby seen by a vet right away.
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Answered By Debi Matlack
Veterinary Technician
Published on January 12th, 2020
If you think he got a big enough piece swallowed intact, he could have a partial or full obstruction, which can be life-threatening if left untreated. I strongly recommend getting him seen right away by your vet or an emergency clinic.
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