My dog ate a phone charger tip. Should I take him to the vet?

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.

Hello. If you can account for the majority of the cable, then I would not be too concerned. Any very small pieces if swallowed will pass through the digestive tract. But over the next 3-4 days, if Filomena shows any signs of lethargy, belly pain, vomiting or loss of appetite, you will need to have her seen by your veterinarian. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

If Dez is vomiting blood, then I am concerned. This means she may have an ulcerated stomach or esophagus and this is worrisome. I recommend a visit to your vet for xrays, bloodwork, and some anti-nausea medication so the vomiting stops. Good luck!

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question. Oh no, that’s not good. Gracie is a big dog, and these pieces may pass without problem. Watch for vomiting, diarrhea, blood in her poop, anorexia, or lethargy. If you see any of those signs, then I would take her into the vet. I hope this helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Harley. The risk of eating a foreign object is that it can become lodged in the stomach or intestines. This becomes an emergency and requires surgery. The main sign you would see if this occurs is vomiting. Harley would become j able to keep food or water down. He would become lethargic as well. He will need to be seen right away if any of these signs result. I hope this information helps!

The only way you are going to know if there is anything inside her still would be to do an x-ray. I think in this case it is warranted to go to the vet and have an x-ray done. After that you will know what to do and what to watch for.

These foreign bodies can certainly cause gastrointestinal inflammation and possibly complete or partial obstructions. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. 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. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!