If you witness your dog eating a sock, you should contact your veterinarian right away. If the sock was ingested recently, your veterinarian may be able to induce vomiting. If some time has passed or your dog is acting ill, your veterinarian may recommend X-rays to see where it is in the intestinal tract as well as blood work to assess your pet’s overall health.
Ingestion of foreign objects could cause gastrointestinal issues, blockages or even death. Socks and other foreign material can get stuck in any part of your dog’s digestive system, preventing other food from passing through. This can cause inflammation in the surrounding tissues, which can lead to life-threatening tissue death. Surgery is often necessary if a blockage occurs.
Some signs that your dog may have developed a blockage:
Vomiting
Diarrhea; or conversely, straining to defecate or producing small amounts of feces
Abdominal pain or tenderness
Decreased appetite
Lethargy
Behavioral changes, such as biting or growling when picked up or handled around the abdomen
If any of these signs develop you should seek immediate veterinary care for your little rascal. Our emergency veterinary services are available 24 hours a day, all year long, to help.
Wilvet South
24/7 urgent care
444 B Street, Springfield, OR 97477
Emily Kalenius, DVM
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