I just found my 7 month puppy chewing on what was left ( the metal tip) of my son's #2 pencil. Will the lead poison her. My son says they don't use lead anymore, it's graphite now. I don't know if this will harm her either, and the vets office isn't open yet. Any advice? I'm really worried!!! Any Pro's out there?
2006-12-08 00:24:38 · 9 answers · asked by F-1 says KISS IT! 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I don't think it will do her any harm as long as she chewed it so that no pieces can get stuck in her throat. Graphite is totally harmless in such small ammounts, so don't worry she'll be fine
2006-12-08 00:28:59 · answer #1 · answered by Big Ben 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
im not sure if the graphite itself will cause poisoning, but the wood itself could be a danger. perforated stomachs through splinters and other nasties like this. when the vets opens give them a call to ask what they think but chances are if the dog doesnt look sick, the graphite wont do any harm.... dogs usually vomit when they eat something bad for them so keep an eye out for this and if it happens then find an emergancy vet who would be open.
2006-12-08 08:29:55 · answer #2 · answered by kezza5274 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry, pencils are graphite, no lead. My dog eats five pound rocks sometimes, and pencils whole. Its fine try not to worry.
2006-12-08 08:27:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She'll be fine. Most puppies have guts of solid rock. I'm no vet, but both my dogs have managed to ingest and puke up things that I just can't fathom why they put them in their mouths! I once thought my lab ate a cat toy (one with the little bell inside) and called my vet. I had to pour hydrogen peroxide down his throat and wait 15 minutes, at which point he puked up everything but the kitchen sink. No cat toy (found that later) but a couple of kids' socks and a dishrag.
2006-12-08 13:05:14 · answer #4 · answered by Blue Lisa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your pup ate a couple pounds of this yes it could hurt your pup.
Otherwise do not worry about it. Of course you could waste your money taking in your pup to the vet, vets are more then happy to take a persons money....
Your son is correct they do not use lead anymore....
2006-12-08 08:28:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think that as soon as the vets open take him there but till then just keep an eye on him and yes they use graphite which is nontoxic but it may hurt her coming out of her body
2006-12-08 11:16:33 · answer #6 · answered by Julie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its non toxic not really if toxic maybe call your vet he'll no what to do its his job. Just ay my son gave my dog a pencil what should I do?
2006-12-08 08:46:59 · answer #7 · answered by Steve M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your dog will be fine.my has eating pencils, crayons .even took my nicknack's and ate pieces off of it.
2006-12-08 08:44:24 · answer #8 · answered by bassetluv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor son.
No more pencil.
2006-12-08 09:43:33 · answer #9 · answered by Ming Ju 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋