What If Your Dog Eats Something It Should Not

2. What are the treatment options?

If there is any suspicion that your puppy might have ingested a foreign object, the veterinarian will order an X-ray examination. It’s the best way for them to determine a suitable method of treatment. Depending on the object ingested and the gravity of the situation, the vet might be able to induce vomit to help your dog pass the object. In more difficult situations, the only way to remove the object efficiently is through endoscopy. A long tube will be placed down your puppy’s throat to help remove the object from their stomach. This might sound scary, but it’s a non-invasive procedure that carries little to no risk. The only thing your dog will have to recover from is the anesthesia. However, things might be complicated if the object has reached the intestines. In this case, the treatment required might be invasive surgery. Intestinal obstruction carries additional risks. The vet might have to remove part of the intestines to remove the object, which can cause further complications.