⚠️ Step 1: Identify What They Ate

Try to figure out:

• Exactly what your pet ate (e.g., chocolate, socks, bones, pills)
• How much they may have eaten
• How long ago it happened

Don’t guess — bring packaging, remnants, or photos if possible. It helps your vet treat faster.

🚫 Step 2: Don’t Try to Make Them Vomit (Unless a Vet Tells You To)

Making your pet vomit at home can cause more harm than good — especially with sharp objects, batteries, or caustic substances. Always consult a vet first.

Need help fast? Call VetPlayas or head in now — we’re near the U.S. border in Tijuana.

📋 Common Items Pets Swallow

Here are some of the most dangerous items dogs and cats eat:

• Chocolate, grapes, raisins
• Human medications
• Cooked bones
• Socks, toys, string
• Batteries, coins, sharp plastic
• Xylitol (in sugar-free gum or candy)

If any of these are involved — treat it as an emergency.

🚑 Step 3: Go to a Vet Immediately

Time matters. The sooner your pet is seen, the better the outcome. At VetPlayas, we provide:

• Emergency assessment & stabilization
• Induced vomiting (if safe)
• X-rays or ultrasound to locate foreign bodies
• Endoscopy or surgery for removal
• Antidotes or activated charcoal for toxins

Our pet hospital is equipped for fast action, and we’re just minutes from the San Ysidro border.

💡 Bonus: Signs Your Pet May Have Swallowed Something

• Vomiting or gagging
• Loss of appetite
• Drooling or pawing at the mouth
• Lethargy or hiding
• Abdominal pain or bloating
• Changes in stool (diarrhea, blood, none at all)

If you see these signs, don’t wait. Contact us immediately.

✅ Conclusion: Better Safe Than Sorry

If your dog or cat has eaten something they shouldn’t have, fast action can be life-saving. Don’t “wait and see.” Trust your instincts and get expert help.

VetPlayas is here for you — from emergency treatment to peace of mind. Call or visit us now for emergency care. Your pet’s life may depend on it.