Name changed for this as I've shown so many people this bloody frog toy all my friends know it well.
I've got a 19kg cockerpoo nearly 5 years old. Monday morning he ate the right "hand" of a leather frog toy; its like a sort of soft leather like you might get on the sole of a slipper. He previously ate the left frog foot, but he vomited that up within 48 hours (that happened months ago). I've picked up every poo and examined it - so I reckon frog appendage is still in his stomach. The vet says that leather is unlikely to show up on an x-ray so unless he becomes ill they don't recommend any action.
I always thought that if something is in a dog's stomach its best to get it out before it enters the intestines? The frog hand is around 4cmx4cm and would weigh maybe 3-4gsm. I don't think it would pass through the intestines and I am pretty sure leather can't be broken down by the stomach. Oh and it was so quick I reckon he swallowed it whole. The fact that he's been pooing as normal for 3 days now would suggest to me its still in his stomach.
My last dog died aged 5 as a result of exploratory surgery on the intestines (not due to swallowing crap) but you can imagine my feelings now! Should I just wait? Will it actually pass through him? If I wait, what am I waiting for?