{"id":6489,"date":"2022-05-17T17:00:15","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T17:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-pass-a-tampon\/"},"modified":"2022-05-16T07:16:11","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T07:16:11","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-pass-a-tampon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-pass-a-tampon\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does it take for a dog to pass a tampon?"},"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\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-pass-a-tampon\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_pass_a_tampon\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to pass a tampon?\">How long does it take for a dog to pass a tampon?<\/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\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-pass-a-tampon\/#How_do_you_make_your_dog_throw_up_after_eating_a_tampon\" title=\"How do you make your dog throw up after eating a tampon?\">How do you make your dog throw up after eating a tampon?<\/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\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-pass-a-tampon\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_poop_out_a_tampon\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to poop out a tampon?\">How long does it take for a dog to poop out a tampon?<\/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\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-pass-a-tampon\/#Will_my_dog_be_able_to_pass_a_tampon\" title=\"Will my dog be able to pass a tampon?\">Will my dog be able to pass a tampon?<\/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\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-pass-a-tampon\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_pass_something\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to pass something?\">How long does it take for a dog to pass something?<\/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\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-pass-a-tampon\/#Should_I_make_my_dog_throw_up_a_tampon\" title=\"Should I make my dog throw up a tampon?\">Should I make my dog throw up a tampon?<\/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\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-pass-a-tampon\/#What_to_do_if_a_dog_eats_tampons\" title=\"What to do if a dog eats tampons?\">What to do if a dog eats tampons?<\/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\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-pass-a-tampon\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_pass_a_tampon\" title=\"How long does it take a dog to pass a tampon?\">How long does it take a dog to pass a tampon?<\/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\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-pass-a-tampon\/#Can_dogs_poop_out_a_tampon\" title=\"Can dogs poop out a tampon?\">Can dogs poop out a tampon?<\/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\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-pass-a-tampon\/#Can_a_big_dog_pass_a_tampon\" title=\"Can a big dog pass a tampon?\">Can a big dog pass a tampon?<\/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\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-pass-a-tampon\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_poop_out_a_foreign_object\" title=\"How long does it take a dog to poop out a foreign object?\">How long does it take 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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-pass-a-tampon\/#Will_a_dog_still_poop_if_they_have_a_blockage\" title=\"Will a dog still poop if they have a blockage?\">Will a dog still poop if they have a blockage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-pass-a-tampon\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_has_a_blockage\" title=\"How can you tell if a dog has a blockage?\">How can you tell if a dog has a blockage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-pass-a-tampon\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_pass_an_obstruction\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to pass an obstruction?\">How long does it take for a dog to pass an obstruction?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-pass-a-tampon\/#Should_I_make_my_dog_throw_up_if_he_ate_a_tampon\" title=\"Should I make my dog throw up if he ate a tampon?\">Should I make my dog throw up if he ate a tampon?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-pass-a-tampon\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_throws_up_a_tampon\" title=\"What happens if my dog throws up a tampon?\">What happens if my dog throws up a tampon?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_pass_a_tampon\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to pass a tampon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In some very lucky dogs, the tampon may be vomited back up again immediately, or be passed through the gut successfully and exit at the other end (after about <b>two to five days), but there is always a risk of complications developing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_your_dog_throw_up_after_eating_a_tampon\"><\/span>How do you make your dog throw up after eating a tampon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your pup just ate the tampon, your vet will likely <b>give them an injection that causes immediate vomiting. This allows your vet to induce vomiting in a controlled setting, allowing them to intervene if your dog experiences any complications.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_poop_out_a_tampon\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to poop out a tampon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In some very lucky dogs, the tampon may be vomited back up again immediately, or be passed through the gut successfully and exit at the other end (after about <b>two to five days), but there is always a risk of complications developing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dog_be_able_to_pass_a_tampon\"><\/span>Will my dog be able to pass a tampon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some dogs will pass an eaten tampon without issue, but others may choke, experience dangerous intestinal blockages, or suffer extensive (even life-threatening) lacerations from the attached string. You&#8217;ll want to contact your vet immediately if you discover that he&#8217;s eaten a tampon.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_pass_something\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to pass something?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When something is ingested by your dog, it usually takes <b>between 10-24 hours to move through the entire digestive tract. Some objects, however, can take much longer even months! Sometimes, objects are too big to progress through the digestive tract, and when this is the case, they cause an obstruction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_make_my_dog_throw_up_a_tampon\"><\/span>Should I make my dog throw up a tampon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tampons can be a choking hazard for some dogs when vomiting, so <b>inducing vomiting at your vet is the safest option. If your dog is able to produce the tampon through vomiting, this is likely the only treatment they will need.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_a_dog_eats_tampons\"><\/span>What to do if a dog eats tampons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog eats a tampon, <b>contact a local veterinarian immediately. Sometimes, a dog may be able to pass a tampon with no issues. In other cases, it may cause an intestinal blockage and lead to medical complications such as constipation, low blood circulation, and the inability to eat or drink.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_pass_a_tampon\"><\/span>How long does it take a dog to pass a tampon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In some very lucky dogs, the tampon may be vomited back up again immediately, or be passed through the gut successfully and exit at the other end (after about <b>two to five days), but there is always a risk of complications developing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_poop_out_a_tampon\"><\/span>Can dogs poop out a tampon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog eats a tampon, contact a local veterinarian immediately. <b>Sometimes, a dog may be able to pass a tampon with no issues. In other cases, it may cause an intestinal blockage and lead to medical complications such as constipation, low blood circulation, and the inability to eat or drink.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_big_dog_pass_a_tampon\"><\/span>Can a big dog pass a tampon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In some very lucky dogs, the tampon may be vomited back up again immediately, or be passed through the gut successfully and exit at the other end (after about <b>two to five days), but there is always a risk of complications developing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_poop_out_a_foreign_object\"><\/span>How long does it take a dog to poop out a foreign object?<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=\"Will_a_dog_still_poop_if_they_have_a_blockage\"><\/span>Will a dog still poop if they have a blockage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The blockage impairs digestion and intestinal motility, preventing the dog from passing food and waste through the GI tract. <b>Partial obstruction allows the dog to pass some stool and gas but this will still eventually damage the intestines if not passed<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_has_a_blockage\"><\/span>How can you tell if a dog has a blockage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of a Bowel Obstruction<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vomiting, especially when repetitive.<\/li>\n<li>Weakness.<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Dehydration due to inability to hold any water down.<\/li>\n<li>Bloating.<\/li>\n<li>Abdominal pain.<\/li>\n<li>Hunching or whining.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>16-Jan-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_pass_an_obstruction\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to pass an obstruction?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3 to 7 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_make_my_dog_throw_up_if_he_ate_a_tampon\"><\/span>Should I make my dog throw up if he ate a tampon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Do not attempt to induce vomiting at home if your dog ate a tampon. Your dog may not vomit up 100% of the contents in their stomach when doing this at home, meaning some of the tampon could still remain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_throws_up_a_tampon\"><\/span>What happens if my dog throws up a tampon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some dogs will pass an eaten tampon without issue, but others may choke, experience dangerous intestinal blockages, or suffer extensive (even life-threatening) lacerations from the attached string. You&#8217;ll want to contact your vet immediately if you discover that he&#8217;s eaten a tampon.<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long does it take for a dog to pass a tampon?How do you make your dog throw up after eating a tampon?How long does it take for a dog to poop out a tampon?Will my dog be able to pass a tampon?How long does it take for a dog to pass&#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":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6489","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6489"}],"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=6489"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6489\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118468,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6489\/revisions\/118468"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6489"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6489"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6489"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}