My dog ate popcorn. Is her throat irritated or is something stuck?

This is not a toxic food (even if she ate a lot), so I wouldn't be too worried. If she is otherwise acting normal, then it's likely that this just upset her stomach. Usually they vomit once or twice, then get over it. It's best not to feed her until morning while her stomach settles. If she starts vomiting multiple times (three or more) and is acting lethargic or abnormal, then I would be more concerned and recommend a visit to the vet. I hope that helps and Milo feels better soon.

Oh dear! Fortunately, I would not expect this to cause any serious problems - neither popcorn nor caramel are considered toxic to dogs. She may have some vomiting or diarrhea for the next day or so, but otherwise no major problems would be expected. It's theoretically possible that she could develop pancreatitis or some other more serious GI illness as a result of eating something she isn't used to, but most dogs in this situation don't become seriously ill. If she is sick for more than 24 hours, or if she stops eating or begins acting very lethargic, it would be best to take her to the vet for an exam as these would be more concerning signs - she may need symptomatic treatment and/or IV fluids and supportive care.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This may be due to gastrointestinal upset in which case it may resolve on its own. However, if this continues in the next week or so or it worsens and she develops vomiting, inappetence or diarrhea, I recommend that you have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a great day!

I agree that she should be fine. Main things I would look for are vomiting, diarrhea, not eating and lethargy. If you notice any of these or any other abnormal signs I would have your vet take a look at her. Your vet can do some bloodwork to ensure everything looks ok and give her fluids if needed. I hope this helps!

Probably she ingested some of the stuffing which irritated her throat. The irritation will go away without any treatment. I would be more worried for the stuffing she ingested. Depending how much of the stuffing you think she ingested a check up would be required as that could potentially cause a gastrointestinal blockage.

I'm so sorry that Whimbly is ill. Yes, almost anything indigestible (or very slowly digestible like how corn, bones, some chewable chew toys) can cause obstruction. It's also very very hard to determine what something is on x-rays alone because x-rays are literally looking a shadow of the object -- so your vet is just taking a guess at what is is there. It sounds like the object is on it's way to passing it's own, so you and Whimbly have been very lucky. Usually we have to do expensive, invasive surgery to remove foreign bodies from the intestines. Occasionally, the objects can move forward using IV fluids and medications to keep the gut healthy. It should pass fully in the next day or two. I hope Whimbly is feeling better soon!

Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach! If you are concerned about something stuck in Doggo's throat, I would have him examined by your veterinarian to appropriately identify the cause of the symptoms. If you are unable to get to your vet right away, I would maybe offer soft food on the off chance this is irritation in the throat from something Doggo swallowed. Soft food would be much easier than hard food to swallow. An examination will help identify any obvious object lodged in the mouth or throat. X-rays may also be recommended to help determine and identify the cause. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via phone or text based consultation if needed.