Laundry items such as socks and other undergarments are among the most common foreign bodies retrieved from dogs in surgeries involving a foreign body. Unfortunately, the texture and size of almost any sock makes them nearly impossible for a dog to pass on their own. The issue is made worse by a sock’s design; within your dog’s body the opening on the sock may become lodged with other substances your dog has ingested, drastically increasing the odds of an obstruction. It’s dangerous to assume your dog will pass a sock on their own; the sooner you seek veterinary care, the better your dog’s odds of making a prompt recovery.