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My Dog Ate an Ink Pen What Should I Do?

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April 18, 2020
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My Dog Ate an Ink Pen What Should I Do?

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Dogs are not known for their good sense when it comes to eating just any old thing that they find appealing. Be it a dead animal they’ve found, skins from baked potatoes he may find in the trash and more. Dogs will try almost anything, even ink pens!

The good news is that the ink in most pens is not toxic to dogs, if eaten only in small amounts. However, the plastic of the pen can present a health problem to your fur baby.

Symptoms of Ink Poisoning in Dogs

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If your fur baby eats a large number of pens, he may develop ink poisoning. The symptoms to watch for include:

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Lethargy
  • Lack of appetite
  • Non-responsive behavior
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Mouth irritation
  • Staggering
  • Seizures

If your dog has ingested some ink, then it will be important to observe him for any of the symptoms listed above.

You may need to take your fur baby to the vet for treatment.

Treatment of Ink Poisoning in Dogs

The vet may try to induce vomiting if your dog ingested the ink only a short time before. They may also give your dog activated charcoal, which will keep the ink from being absorbed into your canine companion’s intestines.

The prognosis is very good for your fur baby—chances are he will not suffer any ill effects from eating a small amount of ink. And if he did have a lot of ink, then quick treatment will ensure he’ll be OK.

Bowel Obstruction from Pen’s Plastic Casing

The other health problem you’ll need to watch for is a bowel obstruction caused by the pen’s plastic casing. The plastic can become lodged in your dog’s intestines, causing a blockage. This is a medical emergency.

Symptoms & Treatment of a Bowel Obstruction in Dogs

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Your fur baby may exhibit some of these symptoms if he has an intestinal blockage:

  • Weakness
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Dehydration
  • Bloating and abdominal pain
  • Lack of appetite
  • Hunching and/or whining (from pain and discomfort)

If you observe these symptoms in your dog, call the vet immediately. At the vet’s, they will examine your fur baby and will run blood tests and mostly likely imaging tests, too. The imaging tests help the vet to see where the plastic is causing the blockage. Treatment will depend on where the plastic is lodged. Your canine companion may require surgery to relieve the blockage.

In most cases, when the dog receives prompt medical attention, the prognosis is very good. These dogs can go on to live happy, long lives afterwards.

In all cases, it’s best to keep pens out of your dog’s reach. Accidents do happen, so if your fur baby has eaten ink or the pen casing, be sure to call the vet immediately. Fast treatment could save your fur baby’s life.

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Julie is a graduate of the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, where she studied Animal science. Though contrary to the opinion of her parents she was meant to study pharmacy, but she was in love with animals especially cats. Julie currently works in an animal research institute (NGO) in California and loves spending quality time with her little cat. She has the passion for making research about animals, how they survive, their way of life among others and publishes it. Julie is also happily married with two kids.

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Ben says:
May 1, 2020 at 3:37 pm

I always keep pens out of my dog’s reach but I still don’t know how she was able to get one that she ate its ink halfway. I know accidents do happen so I’ve been very careful. Though I haven’t noticed any symptoms at all, I’m still a bit worried maybe it will begin to manifest later.

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Wade says:
May 13, 2020 at 11:02 pm

I know what it can feel like. Been super careful and that same thing you are avoiding just happens. Since there’s no symptom and you said she ate it halfway, I think there’s nothing much to be worried about. But you can still call the vet to see if there’s anything you aren’t seeing in the surface. Surely a fast treatment could save any future problems.

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Ryan says:
May 11, 2020 at 2:52 am

My dog chewed two ink pens halfway just in a few hours of leaving my pen on a short stool. Although he’s not showing any dangerous symptoms yet, I’m worried it might escalate. Is there anything I can do in the interim till I see symptoms?

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Rebecca Sharks says:
May 15, 2020 at 2:59 am

Dogs who eat ink pens and are brought to the hospitals are almost always given activated charcoal, unless in severe cases. Working in a vet hospital can teach you a lot and you can even try treating your dog yourself when little things arise. But in cases when you know nothing, the vet is always available to help so your dog doesn’t have any health problems.

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