My puppy ate a sponge. What should I watch for and when to worry?

This is pretty big, it might cause problems either in the stomach if it stays there or in the intestines (blockage). You will need to monitor him for vomiting? Constipation and lack of appetite, if you see any of these symptoms- take him to the vet ASAP.

If he chewed the sponge into tiny pieces and vomited the majority of them up he hopefully will do just fine. The shoe cleaner itself can be very irritating to the stomach and certainly a large sponge could potentially get lodged in the stomach or small intestine of such a young/small pup. If there are no further episodes of vomiting over the next 2-3 days you should be in the clear. If Richie does start vomiting again or if he doesn't want to eat I would have him evaluated by your veterinarian right away.

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!

If they are tiny pieces, then likely it won't cause a blockage. Keep an eye on KD just to be safe. Signs of an obstruction include vomiting, anorexia, lethargy, diarrhea, and/or a complete absence of feces. If you see any of those signs, take him into the vet immediately. Otherwise, he should be fine. I hope this helps!

Oh dear! Puppies often chew things they shouldn't, unfortunately. If Ruben did swallow some of the foam, the biggest risk is that it could get stuck in his stomach or intestines and cause a blockage. Or, it may pass through his system with no problems at all. I would keep a close eye on him for the next 2-3 days. As long as he's eating and drinking, acting normal, and having regular bowel movements, you shouldn't need to worry. If he stops eating, has any vomiting, or does not have a bowel movement for more than 24 hours, then I would recommend taking him to the vet for an exam and x-rays since these can be signs of a blockage.

Hi there. It could be a little too early for Snowball to pass the stuffing. We always worry any time a puppy ingests anything it shouldn't. Please watch her stools to see if anything is passing or if you note any blood in her feces, etc. If she shows any signs of vomiting or diarrhea, please take her in. Depending on the amount of stuffing she took in-she could potentially become obstructed which could make her very sick. It sounds like you're watching her very closely, good for you! My best to you and Snowball!

It can take up to 72 hours for the stuffing to pass, so I wouldn't be worried just yet. There are a couple of possibilities if you don't see any stuffing in Ella's feces: One, she didn't actually eat any. Two, it's moving very slowly through her GI tract. Three, it is stuck in her system. Keep monitoring her and her feces through the end of the week and she's acting normal, then I would suspect she didn't actually eat any of the stuffing. I would only be concerned if Ella stopped eating, become lethargic, and developed other symptoms such as diarrhea or constipation.