My dog might have eaten something. What symptoms should I watch for?

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• Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

  Veterinary Technician

  Published on May 9th, 2017

  If your dog has eaten a strange object that you don't know the origin of it is best to seek veterinary care immediately. While some toxic substances can show immediate signs such as drooling, unstable gait, confusion, vomiting, diarrhea, etc, others may cause internal issues such as organ damage that can't be outwardly seen. A complete exam and blood work to check values, especially if your dog ate something strange, is best to make sure there isn't an issue.

  

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• Answered By Priyanka Thakkar, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on May 29th, 2017

  If you haven't noticed any signs at this point, your dogs are likely ok. I would look for signs of vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, weakness, loss of appetite, or tremors. Most toxins cause these types of signs. Without knowing the exact toxin, it would be hard to diagnose and treat. It is too late to induce vomiting to remove any possible toxin 7 hours later.

  

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