Dog ate mini corn on the cob, what do I do? it's almost 9pm.

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Anonymous wrote:What type of dog? He must have a helluva jaw to break the cob into pieces to swallow.

Standard poodle. It was cooked, so it wasn't a raw piece.

Poodle? That's surprising.

Why?

I thought you had a (much) bigger dog.

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ER! Now!
-vet

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Mine ate a large one out of the trash (I didn't know) and she vomited most of it that night, huge heavy pieces. She passed a few dry pieces in stool the next day or so, and eventually I was so concerned I took her in anyway. I was lucky, no blockage.

I don't know what I'd do if it happened again (wait and watch, or go right away), but if it gets digested past a certain point I think the fear is blockage. Most people don't realize why corn on the cob is bad for dogs.

Ugh, so sorry.

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Our goldendoodle ate a whole cob and was ok but it was hard on her. She was a dog that ate absolutely anything and I always had to think ahead. I had put the garbage full of eaten cobs in the garge so she wouldn't get them. Someone else opened the door and she was too quick.

She did pass it without a vet visit. Really observe your dog and give the vet a call first thing in the morning, or emerg if there's signs of distress.

Out of all the stupid things ours ate, the cob was the hardest to pass. It was still very big pieces.

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Anonymous wrote:Mine ate a large one out of the trash (I didn't know) and she vomited most of it that night, huge heavy pieces. She passed a few dry pieces in stool the next day or so, and eventually I was so concerned I took her in anyway. I was lucky, no blockage.

I don't know what I'd do if it happened again (wait and watch, or go right away), but if it gets digested past a certain point I think the fear is blockage. Most people don't realize why corn on the cob is bad for dogs.

Ugh, so sorry.

My dog did the same one. She threw it up and it took a bit to figure out what it was. I had no idea she got it out of the trash, but a smaller dog than a standard poodle. No further issues once it was out.

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Anonymous wrote:What type of dog? He must have a helluva jaw to break the cob into pieces to swallow.

Standard poodle. It was cooked, so it wasn't a raw piece.

Doesn’t matter. Cobs are still incredibly hard. I’d be concerned the dog swallowed it mostly whole.

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I appreciate everyone that responded. And to the poster above, yes, I am concerned. Which is why I posted.

I dont normally sleep with him, but maybe I will tonight so that I can monitor and know if he vomits. How long did it take before you saw vomiting? Outside of an occasional firework that gets him worked up, he's just rexlaing/snoozing. It's been 1 hour... ugh!

My kids are older, and I've been carefree. Maybe I'm not cut out for this dog life. I'm so worried I'm sick to my stomach.

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You need to contact a vet NOW, tonight, because corn cobs are ABSORBENT and will enlarge in the digestive tract, causing a partial or total blockage. The latter can be fatal. Be ready to tell them the exact dimensions of the piece, the weight of your dog, how long it's been, whether the dog has had water (bad) or food, and what their symptoms are, if any.

If you cannot contact anyone, drive your dog to an emergency vet, tonight.

Sorry, OP, but this is actually worthy of an emergency consultation.

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If you’re not going to an emergency vet tonight (which you probably should), at the very least, call pet poison control. They can advise you on how urgently the dog needs to be seen and whether it’s safe to induce vomiting yourself. They charge around $75, but they’ll give you a case number and then you can call back for free if you have any further questions.

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OP, combined with the water drinking, I would err on the side of going to an emergency vet tonight since a blockage could be fatal. At least call.

Don't take reassurance from the internet. If your dog dies you will never forgive yourself for not have gotten medical attention.

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You need to take him to an emergency vet.

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Anonymous wrote:I appreciate everyone that responded. And to the poster above, yes, I am concerned. Which is why I posted.

I dont normally sleep with him, but maybe I will tonight so that I can monitor and know if he vomits. How long did it take before you saw vomiting? Outside of an occasional firework that gets him worked up, he's just rexlaing/snoozing. It's been 1 hour... ugh!

My kids are older, and I've been carefree. Maybe I'm not cut out for this dog life. I'm so worried I'm sick to my stomach.

I posted earlier - my dog vomited the same night, probably 4-5 hours after eating the corn cob. Huge pieces. I was unaware of the concerns around it so just watched her the next day. She ate/drank/walked like normal and continued to poop. She is 20 lbs, small, and the corn cob was huge. But I later took her anyway.

I know you're worried. It's almost like - I won't bring grapes, gum with xylitol, or corn on the cob into the house.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, combined with the water drinking, I would err on the side of going to an emergency vet tonight since a blockage could be fatal. At least call.

Don't take reassurance from the internet. If your dog dies, you will never forgive yourself for not having gotten medical attention.

Are you local? Can you give me a number to call. I'm googling but I'm seeing services and not a local emergency vet. I think I'm starting to panic and not googling the right thing. Would appreciate it if someone could just tell me the number of a local emergency vet. I'm in SE, DC, but can drive.

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https://www.hepper.com/my-dog-ate-corn-cobs-vet-answer/

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Given their size, shape, and tough fibrous texture, corn cobs are difficult to digest and may become lodged in part of the dog’s intestine and cause a blockage. They are also very absorbent and can cause dehydration of the guts, further increasing the chance of a blockage occurring. The tough, fibrous exterior of the corn cob can even damage the lining of the intestine.

An intestinal blockage caused by a foreign object such as a corn cob will cause your dog to become unwell and require veterinary treatment. Without treatment, the blockage would cause dehydration, loss of appetite, and damage to the bowel which can be life-threatening. The blockage can also pierce or wear through the wall of the intestine, which causes a leak of gut contents that is often fatal. If left untreated, your dog can die from a blockage caused by a corn cob within just a few days.