My 4-month-old Golden Retriever puppy chewed a battery. Is it toxic?

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.

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.

If batteries are punctured and leak acid they can cause gastric or esophageal ulcers and symptoms would be vomiting, a decreased appetite, or regurgitation. I suppose a larger battery could cause an intestinal obstruction if ingested and the symptoms would be similar. If the battery is not punctured there is also a chance it could pass through the gastrointestinal tract without incident.

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.

You did absolutely the right thing by calling an ER vet for help! I agree, if there are no puncture in the battery or teeth marks, then there isn't any danger to Gracie. I would be concerned if there was a puncture, bite marks, leaking from the battery, or if she swallowed it. Since there are none of those things, I do not think a trip to the ER vet is warranted. You can gently rinse her mouth out with water to be safe and keep an eye on her mouth for redness, ulcers, drooling, and difficulty eating. Otherwise, she should be fine. I hope this helps :-)

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.