What happens if a Teddy eats a wooden stick?

A Teddy that eats a wooden stick can easily scratch its stomach and intestines, causing vomiting, abdominal pain, blood in the vomit or intestinal obstruction. A sharp stick may even pierce the gut and affect other organs.

If the dog’s behavior becomes abnormal, take it to a vet promptly for imaging to locate the stick, then remove it surgically. If it only ate a few splinters, there is usually no major effect.

In that case, the owner just needs to observe closely.