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*Medical
**Induce vomiting with apomorphine or hydrogen peroxide in the dog or xylazine in the cat.
**Induce vomiting with apomorphine or hydrogen peroxide in the dog or xylazine in the cat. It must be ensured that the object does not have sharp edges or points that may cause trauma when expelled.
*Surgery
**Exploratory laparotomy and gastrostomy may be performed to remove the object in cases where the induction of vomiting is prohibited. This procedure is carried out under general anaesthesia and it is essential to assess the patient's hydration and electrolyte status prior induction.
*Endoscopic removal - Performed under general anaesthesia. Radiographs should be taken prior to this procedure to ensure that the object is still in the stomach.
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
==References==
==References==