My dog had a battery in her mouth, no damage. Is a vet visit needed?

Well that was naughty of him. You can certainly give him 1/2 cup of milk as well to help coat his GI tract. Then monitor for any signs of trouble which includes excessive vomiting (water and food), no interest in eating, and any excessive drooling. Most batteries cause caustic burns to the mouth and nothing more, as long as they are not ingested. It is good that he didn't eat the battery, so its best to keep an eye on him and seek a vet if you do see any of the symptoms described above. Also keep in mind that milk doesn't agree with some pets stomach, so a bit of loose stool may occur, at which point you can offer some probiotics (Culturelle over the counter) and some fiber (1-2 tsp of canned pumpking, not the pie filling) to help the stools return to normal. I do hope that Cujo continues to do well after his encounter with this battery. Best of luck moving forward. Take care.

I would take Bella into a vet to be safe. Batteries, if punctured, can leak out toxic material that can do damage to a dogs esophagus and stomach, so it's best to have them checked out right away when they chew on one. The vet can decide the best course of treatment for her, please have her seen by a vet ASAP.

Hi! Oakley likely has burns on his tongue from the battery acid. He could also have burns in his esophagus (the tube between his mouth and stomach). This could be quite dangerous. It is also important to know whether he may have swallowed any parts of the battery, as well, as it would carry battery acid into his stomach/intestines, which could be fatal. I'm glad to hear that he is still eating and drinking, but I would recommend that you take him in to see a vet asap. They can treat the burns on tongue, and, if necessary, Xray him to look for any batteries in his system.

Chewed up batteries can cause caustic burns to the oral cavity and GI tract if the contents of the battery are ingested. Typically if a pet ingested or was exposed to a caustic chemical, they will have excess drooling. I would have your vet at least do a full physical exam to ensure Charlie is ok. Best wishes and take care.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Twixie. Oh no, that's not good. You need to have her seen by a vet immediately. Ingesting this acid is very serious, and she needs veterinary treatment. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck.

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. Bourbon will likely be fine. The material on the toothbrush may cause irritation in the mouth so I would recommend rinsing his mouth out with water for starters. I would monitor for any other symptoms such as vomiting, gagging, abdominal pain, lethargy, etc. If you want to contact ASPCA poison control hotline, the number is 888-426-4435 They can help you further in regards to toxin ingestion. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

I am sorry to hear about your mom's dog. In cases with batteries it is recommended that she have an x-ray to check and see if the battery is in her digestive tract (it will show up on an x-ray). Unfortunately ingesting batteries is dangerous not necessarily due to obstruction of the GI tract but due to the fact that the batteries can leak acid and be corrosive causing severe damage to the intestinal tract. I would have her seen as soon as possible.