How Long Does It Take a Dog to Pass a Swallowed Stocking?
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If the dog swallowed a thin, small stocking, it usually passes through elimination within about 2 to 3 days. But if the stocking is long, it may get stuck in the intestines and could cause an intestinal obstruction.
After discovering the dog ate a stocking, you can give it a little cooking oil to promote intestinal movement and help it pass the stocking.
If a long stocking is not passed within 2 to 3 days, take the dog to the hospital for an X-ray to determine whether there is a foreign object in the intestines.