Puppy got a zap and ran off playing. Still go?

Yes after a real cord shock. Delayed lung issues are the concern.

Yes after a real cord shock. Delayed lung issues are the concern.

Dog chewed an electric cord

Kill the power without touching a still-connected pet, then go to the ER even if they seem recovered.

Scenario	Electric cord shock
Vet vs poison control vs ER	Electric shock is an ER veterinary emergency. Poison control is not the primary contact. Call the ER while transporting.

Shut off power at the breaker or unplug the cord without touching the pet if still in contact
Do not pull a pet off a live cord with bare hands
Check breathing and gum color; keep the airway clear
Look for burns in the mouth; avoid forcing food or water
Go to an ER even if the pet seems recovered — lung complications can lag

Shut off the breaker or unplug without becoming part of the circuit. Do not yank a pet off a live cord bare-handed.

Then assess breathing and gum color.

Lung complications can lag after electrical injury. Mouth burns may be obvious or subtle.

Tell the ER it was electrical so they monitor appropriately.

This is general information, not a diagnosis. Contact your vet for anything urgent or unclear.

Puppy got a zap and ran off playing. Still go?: Yes after a real cord shock. Delayed lung issues are the concern.