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My Dog Ate a Condom What Should I Do?

Kyoko

January 28, 2020
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My Dog Ate a Condom What Should I Do?

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You’d be surprised at how many people ask this question. It seems this is a common issue with pet parents, and it can be an adult or a puppy that’s decided to swallow a condom. Don’t be embarrassed—it happens! While we can’t figure out why our pup would decide to swallow an object of this nature, it’s something dogs do on a regular basis. They may eat things for a variety of reasons, but they may have a condition known as pica.

 

 

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Pica is a common medical issue where a dog (or even humans) eat things that aren’t normally considered to be food. It can be caused by any of the following:

  • Getting your attention (even misbehaving gets them some attention, after all)
  • They’re stressed or bored
  • They’re just curious
  • Due to nutritional deficiencies
  • Not getting enough to eat

To cope with this condition, it’s a good idea to make sure your fur baby has plenty of positive attention and love, gets plenty of exercise, and eats a nutritious dog food in amounts right for her size and weight.

Your dog may not have pica, but just was curious and dug in the trash to see what he could find. For some reason he chose the condom. It can happen as easily as that, for no other good reason!

What to Do If Your Dog Ate a Condom

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If your fur baby swallowed the condom and it hasn’t come back out (via vomiting), then chances are it’s already passed into her intestines. In this case, you’ll need to watch for signs of intestinal blockage, which include:

  • Painful abdomen
  • Constipation
  • Lethargy
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite

This can be a life-threatening emergency. So, if your dog is showing any of these signs and symptoms, call the vet immediately.

If all seems normal with your dog and he’s not showing any signs of stomach upset, etc., then chances are he’ll be OK. You’ll just need to monitor his outdoor potty trips to make sure he’s not constipated. As long as he’s passing stools, he should be OK.

It can take a few days to a week for the condom to pass, so it’s a good idea to keep an eye on your canine companion until the issue has resolved. You’ll know he’s safe when you see the condom in his pooh.

We hope this quick guide helps you and that your fur baby will be back to normal soon!

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Kyoko is from a family of 3 and moved to New York with her parents and siblings when she was 13. Kyoko is fond of spending a great amount of time with pets, specifically her beagle Luna and cat Missy. Her boyfriend often complains that she spends too much time giving attention to their animals. Kyoko has written dozens of articles concerning pets and is aiming at owning a pet shop one day!

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Cayson says:
September 29, 2020 at 3:20 pm

The day I noticed my dog eat a condom, I became very confused because I had no idea of how to go about helping her. Luckily after a few minutes, she vomited it. You can’t imagine how much relief that brought to me. I always advice pet owners to keep their trash bin as far from their dogs as possible. Dogs love to search that space.

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Haven says:
October 4, 2020 at 1:46 pm

You are making sense here!

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Kohen says:
September 29, 2020 at 3:21 pm

If I ever get a dog that swallow an object of such, I won’t waste time in rushing her to the veterinary hospital. The last time I decided to watch my dog a little to see if she will be okay on her own, it did not end well at all.

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Harley says:
October 4, 2020 at 1:47 pm

I think you have a very good point. Because not all dogs would even get the opportunity of reaching the stage of experiencing any symptoms. Some can get sick before you know it. I’ll also support going to the vet immediately and if the doctor tells you it’s okay, that’s fine.

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