My puppy ate a cleaning sponge. Is it dangerous? What to do?

Luckily sponges are soft and can be moved more easily in the intestines, but this is concerning for a possible gastrointestinal impaction. It's not toxic though, so if it passes, then they should not cause any problems. Signs of an impaction include vomiting, not defecating, and depression/pain. If you notice any of this, then you should take Lucy to a vet immediately. Otherwise, the sponges should pass in the stool in the next 3-5 days. I hope that helps and all is well with Lucy.

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.

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.

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!

Poor girl. Styrofoam does have the potential to cause an obstruction, although smaller pieces have less of a tendency to do so. Monitor her for signs of an intestinal obstruction which includes excessive vomiting, lack of appetite, abdominal pain and weakness. Typically signs of an obstruction will occur within 24-48 hrs. If she seems fine beyond this then she's in the clear; however if you note these symptoms then take her to the vet immediately. In the meantime, feed her wet (canned) food to help bind it and then take her on 20-30 minute brisk walks twice a day to promote GI motility.

It could be a problem. If that paper happens to get waded in just the wrong way then it could cause an intestinal obstruction. Monitor Scout very closely for vomiting, not eating well or having decreased energy levels. Keep in mind that the clinical signs for intestinal obstruction can vary between pets. Additionally, the paper contains bacteria from the raw chicken and this can also cause similar signs to an obstruction. If you see any potential signs of illness I recommend to have Scout examined immediately. An x-ray can help to determine if a potential obstruction is present. Be checking the stool daily for passage of the paper so you know it is clear. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.