My dog ate rawhide, now struggles to eat hard food. Vet visit?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Hunter. I recommend seeking emergency veterinary care for him. He sounds very uncomfortable. There is a chance the rawhide is blocking his stomach or intestines. This is an emergency if so. I hope this information helps!

It is possible he injured his tongue or gums or even deeper into his larynx. I would highly recommend a trip to the veterinarian with a sedated oral exam as it sounds like there is either and injury or remaining portion of the stick. Very often I find them on the roofs of their mouth. Good luck!

Rawhides can get stuck in the stomach and GI tract, and that could be the cause of Duke's vomiting. Given that he has vomited a couple of times today and isn't eating, I would take him into a vet immediately. He should be checked out right away. Best of luck.

HI and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would definitely see your veterinarian in the morning however she is likely in pain if she has broken a tooth. I would recommend seeking emergency veterinary care for at least pain control tonight if she is uncomfortable, lethargic, salivating a lot, whining or vomiting. If you think her signs are mild, then you can probably monitor her and see your normal vet in the morning. Good luck!

It is possible that he has a painful tooth, that he swallowed too large a piece, or that he felt like he was choking. I would continue to keep an eye on Cosmo for a week. If you see any decrease in appetite, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation, then he should be probably have a check up with your veterinarian.

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.

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.