My dog ate vet wrap. Will it pass or cause an intestinal blockage?

It depends! Some dogs will do fine, others won't. If there is a vet close, I would recommend inducing vomiting in a vet clinic because if it comes up, then there is nothing to worry about! If not, then watch closely over then next 1-2 weeks for signs of obstruction, including decreased appetite, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, etc.

At his size, he should be able to pass it in the next 24-48 hours. Monitor for lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or straining to defecate. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian.

Most likely Jax will defecate out the wrapper. However, I agree you should monitor for an obstruction. I would recommend monitoring Jax at home but if at any time he is not eating, vomiting or acting lethargic I would take him to the vet for an x-ray of his abdomen.

At this stage feeding bulky food and monitoring is the best way to go. Signs of intestinal blockage are obvious and you will be able to notice them right away. Dogs with a blockage go off their food, vomit and show abdominal pain. They become weak and lethargic. What is also very important, dogs with a blockage are not passing any stools (soemtimes they try to pass but they are not able to). So, for now keep any eye on your dog and if you see any of these signs get in touch with your way right away. He is a large dog, so there is a good chance that he will pass the piece of leather in his stools.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The bandage may cause an issue for Dylan if it causes an obstruction, or it may simply pass through in his feces. I recommend keeping a close eye on him for signs such as lethargy, loss of appetite, or vomiting/diarrhea. I hope this helps and am happy to answer any other questions you have!

Fortunately, these small wrapers do not easily cause blockages, but unfortunately there is nothing that can be given to prevent a potential blockage. It's also not advised to give anything like a laxative, because this can be dangerous in a potential blockage. The only thing you can do is wait to see if it passes OK. Normal GI transit time is 3-5 days for such things. During this time you would just be waiting to see if she has any signs of an obstruction. Signs of an obstructions are vomiting, not defecating, acting very painful/depressed and a decrease in appetite. If you notice these signs, then Betty would need to go to the vet immediately for emergency surgery.  I hope that helps and all is well with Betty.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! She may or may not be able to pass it. You can monitor her closely for signs consistent with a gastrointestinal obstruction such as vomiting, nausea, inappetence and abdominal pain. If any of these signs are observed, have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment as those may be indications of an obstruction. That is often treated with endoscopy or surgery. Good luck and have a great day! I am hoping that everything goes well!