my dog ate my Fitbit One

UsedToBeHusky

As of yesterday afternoon, we got a new collar for him and so he was no longer penned up. He did start pooping immediately when we fitted the collar and he was able to run around as he likes. His stool is normal in color and texture. We have looked through a couple deposits but did not find the fitbit. We must assume that since he is acting very normal, playing, eating normal (I bought treats for him to make sure he did not get constipated from his day of being quarantined) and drinking water as usual, that he must not have swallowed the tracker, or that he has eliminated it where we did not notice (we didn't stay outside and follow him around all evening and night and this morning).

I have been in contact with fitbit, their customer service is very good, and we are discussing a new fitbit. Whether or not it is replaced or I have to buy one I don't know yet.

Thank you all for your concern about our dog. He is well-cared for and in good hands.

Btw, he eats anything that lands on the ground. Just a few minutes ago a napkin from my lunch blew off the table onto the ground and he ran off with that too. I found half of it when he eventually let it go. I'm sure that he's going to be just fine.

That's a relief! You know... he probably picks up things and runs off with them as a game. If you stop chasing him when he does that, he might stop.

Aparz1

My dog used to eat EVERYTHING, Brillo Pads, t-shirts, crayons, steak knife once, 14 chocolate cupcakes, 5 lbs of dog bones, a pair of horse back ridding boots.... the emergency vet ended up telling us moving forward give him 2 turkey basters filled with hydrogen peroxide to make him throw up... worked for us (ps. my dog is approx 80lbs in case you go this route)

fuzzieme

My dog is just as silly as that. I've found all sorts in his poos. I know because I always check for worms. So far, no worms, but once he ate a tube of my food colouring (I make cakes). I was terrified he was bleeding internally as there were jelly lumps in his poo. He'd eaten pink, but it looked red. So I was on the phone to the vet making an appointment when I noticed the case for the colouring. They sure can make us panic.

Another time, he ate a 200g bar of dark chocolate. It was on top of a washing machine in a box which was on top of a worktop. About 9 feet from the floor. No idea how he got it. I was terrified, he was shaking, and while I was on the phone to the vet THIS time, I was holding him to sooth him and he vomited ALLLLLLLL over me. Smelled like hot chocolate....

PinkNinjaLaura

Relieved to hear the dog is okay. If the dog did actually swallow the One in the very place he could have easily passed it without the OP finding it - it's black, small and very smooth/sleek without the case on.

tabik30

on the upside your steps are going to look great! Ive thought about pinning it to my dog's collar

egrusy

Thanks for the update OP. Good to know the doggie is doing well. Sucks about your fitbit, but it is certainly easier to replace than our furry family members.

^^^ This. Thanks for letting us know and so glad all is well with your little one

AvalonsUnicorn

As of yesterday afternoon, we got a new collar for him and so he was no longer penned up. He did start pooping immediately when we fitted the collar and he was able to run around as he likes. His stool is normal in color and texture. We have looked through a couple deposits but did not find the fitbit. We must assume that since he is acting very normal, playing, eating normal (I bought treats for him to make sure he did not get constipated from his day of being quarantined) and drinking water as usual, that he must not have swallowed the tracker, or that he has eliminated it where we did not notice (we didn't stay outside and follow him around all evening and night and this morning).

I have been in contact with fitbit, their customer service is very good, and we are discussing a new fitbit. Whether or not it is replaced or I have to buy one I don't know yet.

Thank you all for your concern about our dog. He is well-cared for and in good hands.

Btw, he eats anything that lands on the ground. Just a few minutes ago a napkin from my lunch blew off the table onto the ground and he ran off with that too. I found half of it when he eventually let it go. I'm sure that he's going to be just fine.

That's a relief! You know... he probably picks up things and runs off with them as a game. If you stop chasing him when he does that, he might stop.

this EXACTLY. Don;t chase him. calmly look at him and in a stern voice tell him to drop it. He will eventually get board of the game and stop stealing stuff. Also teaching him the "Leave It" command is good!. it is a simple command to teach it should only take a little research how to do it and could save your pets life! What would you have done if that was a high dose pain med or something? It could have killed him almost instantly! The leave it command prevents this! when something falls to the ground you simple state leave it! and if properly trained the dog will do exactly that! My mom's 3 dogs know this one well as it is necessary. With out it her biggest (120 pounds) would eat almost anything dropped in front of him and not even care. he's a vacuum cleaner lol! So please if you don;t want the high vet bills or a dead dog teach him a few basic commands! and remember chasing a dog makes him think your playing! that's why he steals your stuff to began with!

caseydevil

Chocolate is poisonous for a dog. Expecially dark chocolate.
I should take extra care with that.
My dog isn't aloud to come anywhere near chocolate :-)

jen_zz

Hope your dog is OK.

But the dog syncing is seriously hilarious!

MrsSWW

Glad to hear he sounds okay - keep an eye on him though, as it could take a few days if it is lodged somewhere in there. Any sign of discomfort or change of eating/drinking/pooing habits and get him straight to the vets. xx

onwarddownward

Is he still syncing?

JoelleAnn78

Thanks for the update OP. Good to know the doggie is doing well. Sucks about your fitbit, but it is certainly easier to replace than our furry family members.

^^^ This. Thanks for letting us know and so glad all is well with your little one

gobeagl1

I think my dog ate my Fitbit Ultra. It fell out of my wristband in my house last night and I have not been able to locate it anywhere but it has still been syncing. I started to notice when my dog was moving it was registering steps! I saw this article and signed up. I am going to walk now and check it again. I pick up her poo every time so I will start checking. OMG. I wasn't sure this was possible until I read this article. Thanks. Will keep posted.

gobeagl1

Okay, just got back from our normal walk and synced the FITBIT and WHEE! It registered the most vigorous activity I've had all month! Now I am worried about what will happen to doggie. She looks and acts okay so far. . .?

QuietBloom

we swept his running path with the metal detector and didn't find it.
Swept the dog (without a collar) and it went off.

Poop patrol.....ugh. or should I force him (somehow I have no idea how) to vomit?

Hahahahaha! I'm sorry, but you making the dog sit next to the computer to 'sync' was precious. If you have some epicac, perhaps you could try the vomiting thing. I'm not sure how well the plastic part of the fitbit will hold up under the digestive juices...

UsedToBeHusky

Okay, just got back from our normal walk and synced the FITBIT and WHEE! It registered the most vigorous activity I've had all month! Now I am worried about what will happen to doggie. She looks and acts okay so far. . .?

I'm going to assume she will inevitably pass it like the OP's dog did. But if she starts to feel out of sorts, you should probably take her to the vet. I'm surprised that it is synching for you when the OP couldn't get hers to synch. But then again, I'm not sure OP ever had any proof that her dog ate it. :ohwell:

Good luck. Hope your dog will be okay.

stumblinthrulife

Okay, just got back from our normal walk and synced the FITBIT and WHEE! It registered the most vigorous activity I've had all month! Now I am worried about what will happen to doggie. She looks and acts okay so far. . .?

With regards to the Fitbit, just call customer service and they'll send you a new one. Fitbit customer service is stellar. And personally, I don't think I'd want to use it after it's been through a dog...

With regards to the dog, call the vet. I'd imagine the size of the dog will be a factor. A Saint Bernard could probably pass an iPhone in one piece. A teacup Chihuahua may have issues with a Fitbit. It's all relative. I would imagine it will stand up to the punishment long enough to pass, but of course if the case gets compromised, you'll have the battery to contend with. That could make the dog seriously ill or worse.

debbyolsen

I did something so stupid - I got my vitamins, a big glass of water, and took out my fitbit battery to charge it. Instead - I ingested it. Please tell me I am not the only one to have done this.

stumblinthrulife

I did something so stupid - I got my vitamins, a big glass of water, and took out my fitbit battery to charge it. Instead - I ingested it. Please tell me I am not the only one to have done this.

If you aren't the only one that has done this, I fear for the future of humanity.

likitisplit

I did something so stupid - I got my vitamins, a big glass of water, and took out my fitbit battery to charge it. Instead - I ingested it. Please tell me I am not the only one to have done this.

Call Poison Control. 1-800-222-1222