String is another dangerous object when swallowed and requires you to seek professional help. Stomach acids interact with these metal objects and cause zinc or lead poisoning. DON’T WAIT, get your puppy seen immediately. The exception to allowing small objects pass are swallowed metal objects like coins or batteries.Use a disposable popsicle stick or plastic knife to chop up and search through the puppy droppings for the object. In most cases as long as it is small enough, objects pass harmlessly through the body and end up on the lawn. Food also turns on the digestive juices, which can help soften wads of rawhide treats, so they pass more readily. Feed a bulky meal of dry food to cushion stones or other heavy objects, and help them move on out. Most objects small enough to pass through the digestive system may be eliminated with the feces and cause no problems. After two hours, the object will have passed into the intestines and vomiting won’t help.It could cause as much damage coming back up if the puppy vomits. For sharp objects go to the vet immediately.If he doesn't vomit, you’ll need to see a veterinarian. The food helps cushion the object and protect the tummy, and also pets vomit more easily if the stomach is full. If the object isn’t sharp, feed your pet a small meal first, and then induce vomiting. If the item was swallowed within two hours, it’s probably still in the stomach.Pulling the string at your end could further injure the intestines and kill the dog. String and thread are often attached to a needle or fishhook that's embedded in tissue further down the digestive tract.
Never pull on the visible end of the string-either out the mouth or hanging out the puppy's rectum.