Battery Ingestion Can Cause Severe Damage

A veterinarian will be able to confirm with a radiograph whether your pet really has ingested a battery.
Battery Ingestion Can Cause Severe Damage
If your dog has ingested batteries, take them to the veterinarian immediately. Potashev Aleksandr/Shutterstock
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Q: We’re pretty sure our dog, Holly, ate a remote control with its batteries, because we can’t find it anywhere. She seems normal. What should we do?
A: Take Holly to her veterinarian immediately for a physical exam and radiographs, often called X-rays.
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Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2026 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com
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