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Dog swallowed object. Should I give meds for nausea or go to vet?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered

Hi can I give enrofloxacin doxycycline metroclopromide for a dog with foreign body in intestine ? To avoid nausea

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Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 20, 2018

Absolutely not. Enrpofloxacine and doxycycline are antibiotics and are for a bacterial infection. Metoclopramide will just suppress the body;s natural way of trying to get rid of that foreign body. You must take your dog to a veterinarian NOW for an exam and xrays and appropriate treatment. This could be surgery or waiting for the foreign body leaves the body naturally, however a veterinarian must assess the situation.
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