My dog ate a rubber glove. What symptoms should I watch for?

Hi there. It's possible that the glove may pass through his system without any problems - this may take 2-3 days or so, so I wouldn't necessarily worry too much just yet :) As long as he's eating and drinking, pooping regularly, and acting normal, you shouldn't need to be concerned. Signs of an intestinal blockage normally include repeated episodes of vomiting, not eating, acting lethargic, and not having regular bowel movements. If any of these symptoms develop over the next few days, then I would definitely take your pup to the vet for an exam as he may need emergency surgery to remove the glove.

Hi there and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Sometimes the foreign body is small enough to pass through the gastrointestinal tract without causing a problem and can be medically managed as it seems to be in your description with your veterinarian. However, sometimes foreign bodies do get stuck in the intestine and can cause an intestinal obstruction that requires surgery. it is good Marla is eating and has not vomited, but if you notice anytime in the next 48 hours that her lethargy is not improving, she loses her appetite, starts vomiting, or having diarrhea, I would recommend taking her in again. Even if the glove passes through the pyloric sphincter, it can get stuck elsewhere in the intestinal tract. Initially, waiting isn't considered harmful if the object is suspected to be small enough and believed to be passable, but if it is large enough, it may cause an obstruction and should be treated surgically. Again, signs to watch out for that would warrant another vet visit would be lack of appetite, continued lethargy or worsening lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea in the next 48 hours. I hope this helps! Best of luck!

If you are worried she ingested an object, like a sock or shoe then you would watch for signs of gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain, lethargy, or straining to defecate. If you are worried about a toxin ingestion these signs can vary widely and can include GI upset, rapid breathing or heart rate, excessive drooling, trembling, seizures, drunken appearance/gait, dilated pupils, pale gums, lethargy. If any of these signs occur seek veterinary care right away.

Oh dear! Since I see that Bruno is a very small dog, I would be concerned that the rubber may become stuck in his stomach or intestines and cause an obstruction. If this just happened, it would be best to take Bruno to the vet right away so that they can induce vomiting - if he throws up the rubber, you shouldn't need to worry. If this isn't possible, then you will need to monitor him closely for the next few days. He may vomit up the rubber on his own, or it may pass through in his stool without any problems. Signs of an obstruction would include repeated episodes of vomiting, not wanting to eat, acting lethargic, and not having bowel movements. If you see any of these symptoms, you will need to take him to the vet right away, as he may need emergency surgery to remove the blockage.

It could cause him some issues but there is no way to predict that. I suggest you just monitor him closely for any abnormal signs like vomiting, not wanting to eat, extreme lethargy, abdominal pain, etc. If you notice any of those then get him to your vet right away. He may get some diarrhea which would be expected from the steak but that should clear up on it's own. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The symptoms of gastrointestinal blockage include vomiting, abdominal pain, lethargy, poor appetite, lack of stools. If you see any of these symptoms in the next 24-48hrs, you should take Rayne to your local vets as an emergency. However, if she chewed the plastic into small pieces, most likely she will pass it with her stools and she will not show any worrying symptoms at all.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Shea. Thankfully she is a large breed puppy. Hopefully the piece of toy will pass in her stool. Monitor her bowel movements for the next few days. If she stops eating, starts vomiting or acts sick, then you need to seek emergency veterinary care. This can be a sign of an intestinal obstruction. I hope this information helps!