My puppy ate rawhide, now coughing. Will it pass or is it stuck?

If she is coughing a little, I would not worry about Mila just yet. If a piece of rawhide had gotten caught in her trachea, she would be in distress, choking and drooling, and pawing at her mouth. If it was caught in her esophagus, she would be drooling and regurgitation shortly after eating it. Should she show any of those signs, I would take her into a vet right away. Given that she is coughing a little, it is likely the rawhide simply irritated her esophagus, and she should be ok :-)

The problem with rawhide treats is that they can cause GI obstructions when swallowed whole. There is a chance this could pass without problem, and there is nothing to be worried about, but to be safe, keep an eye on Luna. Signs of an obstruction include vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, lethargy, and a complete absence of passing feces. If you see any of those signs, take her into a vet right away. It can take up to 72 hours for these things to pass, so watch her for the next three days. Best of luck, I hope this helps.

Poor Sky! I see this was posted eight hours ago, and I'm sorry someone didn't answer you sooner. I imagine you have already been to the vet, so I hope the appointment went well. If you have any other questions, please post again. Best of luck.

The rawhide is probably stuck in his stomach or possibly even worse in his intestines. if by tomorrow he is the same i would strongly recommend taking him ASAP to the vet in order to have an xray done, depending on the location of the rawhide he might need surgery to have it removed.

It typically takes up to 72 hours for something to pass fully, and I would continue to monitor him for now. Three inches of it isn't a large piece, and hopefully it should pass without issue. It is a good sign that he is eating is normal, along with his energy and poop, so I would continue to watch him for the next 48 hours to be safe.

Hello, at his point, I would not be too concerned. Most times, the rawhide will continue to be digested. If Jack does not have much of an appetite tomorrow morning, just try feeding him a little later in the day. If, however, he starts vomiting, refuses all food, gulps water & vomits afterwards, or seems painful or bloated, then get him to your vet quickly. I have never liked giving any kind of rawhide to pets. Give him more appropriate items to chew such as Nylabones & Kong toys where you can hide food, & just about anything else that a dog can gnaw on without the possibility of breaking off & swallowing whole pieces. This also includes avoiding any kinds of real bones, pigs ears & hooves which can fracture teeth or splinter off leaving sharp edges. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

These are not very digestible, so it may be somewhat concerning depending on the size of it. It's a good sign that he was able to swallow it, because these tend to get stuck in the throat when they are too big. The biggest concern is that the rawhide will get stuck in the intestines. These blockages can cause life-threatening complications. However, most dogs are able to pass various sized objects through their intestines without any problem. Signs of a blockage include vomiting, not defecating and a dramatic decrease in activity. If you notice any of these signs, then it would be best to take Kane to the vet for further evaluation. Otherwise, this should be passed in the stool within the next 3-5 days. I hope that helps and all is well with Kane.