{"id":185572,"date":"2022-07-18T11:09:32","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-metal-2\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:09:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:09:32","slug":"what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-metal-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-metal-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if my dog eats metal?"},"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-my-dog-eats-metal-2\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_metal\" title=\"What happens if my dog eats metal?\">What happens if my dog eats metal?<\/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-my-dog-eats-metal-2\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_pass_metal\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to pass metal?\">How long does it take for a dog to pass metal?<\/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-my-dog-eats-metal-2\/#Can_a_dogs_stomach_acid_dissolve_metal\" title=\"Can a dog&#8217;s stomach acid dissolve metal?\">Can a dog&#8217;s stomach acid dissolve metal?<\/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-my-dog-eats-metal-2\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_eats_something_sharp\" title=\"What do you do if your dog eats something sharp?\">What do you do if your dog eats something sharp?<\/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-my-dog-eats-metal-2\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_swallowed_metal\" title=\"How do I know if my dog swallowed metal?\">How do I know if my dog swallowed metal?<\/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-my-dog-eats-metal-2\/#Can_metal_hurt_dogs\" title=\"Can metal hurt dogs?\">Can metal hurt dogs?<\/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-my-dog-eats-metal-2\/#Can_dogs_poop_out_metal\" title=\"Can dogs poop out metal?\">Can dogs poop out metal?<\/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-my-dog-eats-metal-2\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_poop_out_a_foreign_object\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to poop out a foreign object?\">How long does it take for a dog to poop out a foreign object?<\/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-my-dog-eats-metal-2\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_swallowed_metal\" title=\"What happens if my dog swallowed metal?\">What happens if my dog swallowed metal?<\/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-my-dog-eats-metal-2\/#Can_a_dog_digest_metal\" title=\"Can a dog digest metal?\">Can a dog digest metal?<\/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-my-dog-eats-metal-2\/#What_can_a_dogs_stomach_acid_dissolve\" title=\"What can a dogs stomach acid dissolve?\">What can a dogs stomach acid dissolve?<\/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-my-dog-eats-metal-2\/#How_strong_is_a_dogs_stomach_acid\" title=\"How strong is a dog&#8217;s stomach acid?\">How strong is a dog&#8217;s stomach acid?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_metal\"><\/span>What happens if my dog eats metal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sharp or pointy objects like pins, nails, or razor blades can potentially perforate the intestines, and large pieces could cause blockages. Even if your pup only swallowed small bits of metal, <b>immediate veterinary care should be sought. It is always better to be safe than sorry.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_pass_metal\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to pass metal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It generally takes ingesta (all that is swallowed) from <b>10-24 hours to move through the entire digestive tract. Some objects, however, can actually remain in the stomach for longer periods of time, even months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dogs_stomach_acid_dissolve_metal\"><\/span>Can a dog&#8217;s stomach acid dissolve metal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some objects may pass through easily because they are smooth, but <b>can still poison your dog (such as some coins) because of the stomach acid dissolving the metal. Pointed objects can cause damage by tearing or scraping the soft tissue it passes through.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_eats_something_sharp\"><\/span>What do you do if your dog eats something sharp?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Immediate Care for Swallowed Objects If you know your dog swallowed an object, <b>call your veterinarian immediately and take your dog to the vet&#8217;s office as soon as possible. The doctor may be able to induce vomiting or retrieve the object from the stomach before serious problems set in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_swallowed_metal\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog swallowed metal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It generally takes ingesta (all that is swallowed) from <b>10-24 hours to move through the entire digestive tract. Some objects, however, can actually remain in the stomach for longer periods of time, even months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_metal_hurt_dogs\"><\/span>Can metal hurt dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some objects may pass through easily because they are smooth, but <b>can still poison your dog (such as some coins) because of the stomach acid dissolving the metal. Pointed objects can cause damage by tearing or scraping the soft tissue it passes through.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_poop_out_metal\"><\/span>Can dogs poop out metal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sharp or pointy objects like pins, nails, or razor blades can potentially perforate the intestines, and large pieces could cause blockages. <b>Even if your pup only swallowed small bits of metal, immediate veterinary care should be sought. It is always better to be safe than sorry.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_poop_out_a_foreign_object\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to poop out a foreign object?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>10-24 hours<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_swallowed_metal\"><\/span>What happens if my dog swallowed metal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the object is metal or sharp, <b>vets will sometimes prescribe a high fiber diet to bulk up the stool and coat the item as it passes through the digestive tract. Even a tiny object can cause punctures or tears in your dog&#8217;s digestive tract as it passes, so surgery may still be required.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_digest_metal\"><\/span>Can a dog digest metal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sharp or pointy objects like pins, nails, or razor blades can potentially perforate the intestines, and large pieces could cause blockages. <b>Even if your pup only swallowed small bits of metal, immediate veterinary care should be sought. It is always better to be safe than sorry.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_a_dogs_stomach_acid_dissolve\"><\/span>What can a dogs stomach acid dissolve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The good news is that dogs have been eating bones for hundreds of years so they do have a digestive system that can process bones. <b>Chicken bones, for example, may either dissolve once it gets into a dog&#8217;s stomach or pass along the dog&#8217;s digestive system without any event.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_strong_is_a_dogs_stomach_acid\"><\/span>How strong is a dog&#8217;s stomach acid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the object is metal or sharp, <b>vets will sometimes prescribe a high fiber diet to bulk up the stool and coat the item as it passes through the digestive tract. Even a tiny object can cause punctures or tears in your dog&#8217;s digestive tract as it passes, so surgery may still be required.<\/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 my dog eats metal?How long does it take for a dog to pass metal?Can a dog&#8217;s stomach acid dissolve metal?What do you do if your dog eats something sharp?How do I know if my dog swallowed metal?Can metal hurt dogs?Can dogs poop out metal?How long does it take for&#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":[],"class_list":["post-185572","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185572"}],"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=185572"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185572\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=185572"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=185572"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=185572"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}