{"id":18382,"date":"2022-08-30T09:55:18","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T16:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/?p=18382"},"modified":"2022-08-30T09:57:43","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T16:57:43","slug":"if-dog-eats-shoelaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/if-dog-eats-shoelaces\/","title":{"rendered":"What If My Dog Eats My Shoelaces [Panic or Not]"},"content":{"rendered":"
(For informational purposes only. Not medical advice) Keeping a dog can be tricky at times. You need to be aware of anything that could be hazardous for them. Sometimes alarming situations come up, such as when your dog eats your shoelaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not panic if your dog eats shoelaces; instead, try to prevent your dog from swallowing the shoelaces if possible. If they are in the mouth you can pull them out. If swallowed<\/strong> you may want to induce vomiting. Here are a few things you can do when your dog eats shoelaces.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Try to pull the shoelace out: if the shoelaces are not swallowed\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>
Try to induce vomiting in your dog with hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, or salt method: if the shoelace is swallowed<\/strong>. <\/li>
Monitor feces for the shoelace<\/strong><\/li>
Look for symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, abdominal pain, weakness, or stomach issues.<\/strong><\/li>
Call a vet\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
There is no reason to panic since it can freak out your dog and worsen the situation. Nevertheless, you shouldn’t ignore the problem since swallowing shoelaces can lead to choking, stomach issues, digestion problems, and bacterial infections in dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n