{"id":3828,"date":"2026-04-13T08:31:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/?p=3828"},"modified":"2026-04-13T08:31:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:31:15","slug":"why-we-treat-more-ingested-objects-in-pets-during-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dupontvet.com\/blog\/why-we-treat-more-ingested-objects-in-pets-during-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Why We Treat More Ingested Objects in Pets During Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Here at Dupont Veterinary Clinic<\/a>, we see an uptick in spring GI obstruction in pets. But why is this? How can pet parents stay vigilant and prevent their dogs and cats from this painful and dangerous situation? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Most Common Causes of Spring GI Obstruction in Pets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We don\u2019t know about you, but for us, the melting of snow and the coming of spring brings both excitement and a prick of dread. You see, winter comes with a ton of\u2026weather. Wind, cold, snow, and rain can mean trash gets whipped through the neighborhood and buried under snow, dirt, or your front porch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the spring brings back the sunshine, we start to notice all this debris. We also start hauling bags of mulch home from the yard and garden store, eagerly planting gardens and flowerbeds, and adding <\/em>to the delightful mess of spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But at some point, the messes must get cleaned up. Otherwise, our pets might start exploring the debris winter left behind and spring brought in\u2014with potentially dangerous consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your dog might find<\/a> an old, beloved, half-disintegrated and no-longer-safe toy under the porch and begin to chew away. Your kitty might gnaw at plant material, gardening twine, or intriguing garbage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a piece, shard, or portion of this detritus gets swallowed, gastrointestinal obstruction\u2014when an object gets stuck in your pet\u2019s digestive system\u2014becomes a risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs Your Pet May Have Ingested a Foreign Object<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gastrointestinal obstruction is painful, and it can become life-threatening in a flash. Reach out to your veterinarian right away if you notice: <\/p>\n\n\n\n