11/06/2026
It’s one of those things that can happen really quickly in a household with a curious pup 🐾
Foreign object ingestion is something we see quite often in clinic, and getting your dog seen as soon as possible is really important. If it’s caught early, vets may sometimes be able to induce vomiting to try and bring the object back up before it moves further down the digestive tract and potentially cause a blockage.
However, inducing vomiting isn’t always the safest option. Depending on what was swallowed, it can actually cause more harm, especially with certain materials, sharp objects, or larger items. This is why it’s important for a vet to assess first before deciding the best course of action.
Socks, underwear, toys, hair ties… if it fits in their mouth, many dogs will try it at least once 🫠
A few simple ways to help prevent situations like this:
• keep laundry and small items out of reach
• supervise play and chewing time, especially for younger or more curious dogs
• provide safe, appropriate chew toys as an outlet
• crate or confine when unsupervised if needed
• interrupt and redirect inappropriate chewing early
Prevention really does make a difference. For your dog’s comfort, and to avoid a stressful (and often expensive) visit to the vet 🥹🤍
