{"id":169265,"date":"2022-07-14T15:50:11","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T15:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-a-battery-2\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T15:50:11","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T15:50:11","slug":"what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-a-battery-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-a-battery-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if your dog eats a battery?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-a-battery-2\/#What_happens_if_your_dog_eats_a_battery\" title=\"What happens if your dog eats a battery?\">What happens if your dog eats a battery?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-a-battery-2\/#Can_a_dog_pass_a_battery\" title=\"Can a dog pass a battery?\">Can a dog pass a battery?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-a-battery-2\/#How_long_after_a_dog_eats_a_battery\" title=\"How long after a dog eats a battery?\">How long after a dog eats a battery?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-a-battery-2\/#How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_has_eaten_a_battery\" title=\"How do you tell if your dog has eaten a battery?\">How do you tell if your dog has eaten a battery?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-a-battery-2\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_eats_a_battery\" title=\"What do you do if your dog eats a battery?\">What do you do if your dog eats a battery?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-a-battery-2\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_battery_to_pass_through_a_dog\" title=\"How long does it take for a battery to pass through a dog?\">How long does it take for a battery to pass through a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-a-battery-2\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_battery_to_affect_a_dog\" title=\"How long does it take for a battery to affect a dog?\">How long does it take for a battery to affect a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-a-battery-2\/#Can_a_dog_survive_eating_a_battery\" title=\"Can a dog survive eating a battery?\">Can a dog survive eating a battery?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-a-battery-2\/#What_to_do_if_a_dog_chewed_a_battery\" title=\"What to do if a dog chewed a battery?\">What to do if a dog chewed a battery?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-a-battery-2\/#How_does_a_dog_act_after_eating_a_battery\" title=\"How does a dog act after eating a battery?\">How does a dog act after eating a battery?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-a-battery-2\/#Will_a_battery_pass_through_a_dog\" title=\"Will a battery pass through a dog?\">Will a battery pass through a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-your-dog-eats-a-battery-2\/#What_to_do_if_dog_eats_batteries\" title=\"What to do if dog eats batteries?\">What to do if dog eats batteries?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_your_dog_eats_a_battery\"><\/span>What happens if your dog eats a battery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Battery ingestion can be seriously dangerous to your pet. When chewed or punctured, <b>alkaline batteries leak a caustic substance that can burn your pet&#8217;s mouth, esophagus or stomach. If your pet swallows a portion of a battery, or a whole battery, it can cause an obstruction or blockage in their intestines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_pass_a_battery\"><\/span>Can a dog pass a battery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Left untouched, batteries aren&#8217;t harmful, and in fact, <b>most swallowed batteries pass through the gastrointestinal tract without incident. If, however, a dog or cat damages one enough to cause leakage or swallows one intact and it becomes lodged or stuck in their esophagus the picture rapidly changes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_after_a_dog_eats_a_battery\"><\/span>How long after a dog eats a battery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Burns of the mouth or the GI tract from battery ingestion may occur within <b>1 to 2 hours, but the most serious complications may not be seen for up to 24 hours. The sooner a dog receives treatment for battery ingestion, the easier it is to treat, and the less severe the damage will be to your dog&#8217;s tissues.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_has_eaten_a_battery\"><\/span>How do you tell if your dog has eaten a battery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of Battery Poisoning in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Abdominal pain.<\/li>\n<li>Black, tarry feces.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty swallowing.<\/li>\n<li>Excessive drooling.<\/li>\n<li>Fever\/hyperthermia.<\/li>\n<li>Increase in white blood cells.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_eats_a_battery\"><\/span>What do you do if your dog eats a battery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Batteries can be toxic to dogs, so if you think your dog has eaten a battery, <b>call your vet right away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_battery_to_pass_through_a_dog\"><\/span>How long does it take for a battery to pass through a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Burns of the mouth or the GI tract from battery ingestion may occur within <b>1 to 2 hours, but the most serious complications may not be seen for up to 24 hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_battery_to_affect_a_dog\"><\/span>How long does it take for a battery to affect a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While burns may occur within <b>one to two hours, the full extent of the injury or complications may not be seen for a full 24 hours. Keep in mind, it is much easier to treat these cases when problems are caught earlier, so don&#8217;t wait if you believe your pet has ingested batteries.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_survive_eating_a_battery\"><\/span>Can a dog survive eating a battery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Batteries can be toxic to dogs, so if you think your dog has eaten a battery, call your vet right away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_a_dog_chewed_a_battery\"><\/span>What to do if a dog chewed a battery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a battery is swallowed or punctured, <b>carefully flush the mouth for 15-20 minutes with tepid water. Dogs that ingest batteries should not be made to vomit, as the corrosive contents of the battery can cause further damage to the esophagus.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_dog_act_after_eating_a_battery\"><\/span>How does a dog act after eating a battery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the battery is swallowed and a burn has occurred in the esophagus or stomach, or if there is an obstruction, your pet may develop <b>vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain (signs will include a hunched back or an inability to lay down and get comfortable) or refusal to eat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_battery_pass_through_a_dog\"><\/span>Will a battery pass through a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Left untouched, batteries aren&#8217;t harmful, and in fact, <b>most swallowed batteries pass through the gastrointestinal tract without incident. If, however, a dog or cat damages one enough to cause leakage or swallows one intact and it becomes lodged or stuck in their esophagus the picture rapidly changes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_dog_eats_batteries\"><\/span>What to do if dog eats batteries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Battery ingestion can be seriously dangerous to your pet. When chewed or punctured, alkaline batteries leak a caustic substance that can burn your pet&#8217;s mouth, esophagus or stomach. If your pet swallows a portion of a battery, or a whole battery, it can cause an obstruction or blockage in their intestines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if your dog eats a battery?Can a dog pass a battery?How long after a dog eats a battery?How do you tell if your dog has eaten a battery?What do you do if your dog eats a battery?How long does it take for a battery to pass through a dog?How long&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169265"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=169265"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169265\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=169265"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=169265"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=169265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}