"My dog ate my homework!" was a great excuse when you were in school and didn't have an assignment done. The truth is that dogs will eat just about anything! I have removed countless objects (or foreign bodies) from the canine digestive tract. These objects include underwear (swallowed whole), bottle caps, balls, corn cobs, bones, more bones, toys, towels, whole potatoes, rocks, a string of popcorn (needle still attached), and there are many more! In addition to unusual objects, dogs will eat medications, plants, and virtually any type of food (including chili peppers). Plants and foods that dogs should not eat are blogs in themselves!
The chewing and swallowing phase begins very early on in the development of your dog. Some dogs never grow out of this. What happens if your dog eats something that it shouldn't? Quite often the object will pass out of the front or back end, sometimes with great difficulty! If your dog eats medication, rat poison, or anything else that is potentially toxic, you must induce vomiting immediately and contact your vet. If your dog eats something solid, such as jewelry, bones, socks, and rocks, the best thing to do is wait for it to pass through.
If your dog starts vomiting or is constipated, the object has probably lodged in the digestive tract, causing an obstruction. Some dogs will get a partial obstruction, which allows some food to pass through. These dogs may vomit occasionally and defecate normally. They may also lose weight. Some dogs with foreign objects become very lethargic and have a painful abdomen. Symptoms may take a few days to develop. Regardless of what your dog has eaten, and whether or not it is showing signs of illness, you should always ring your vet!
Remember, a 2-euro toy, can turn into an 800-euro vet bill!! To help prevent harm to your dog and your wallet, be sure to dog-proof your home and garden, and get pet insurance!
The chewing and swallowing phase begins very early on in the development of your dog. Some dogs never grow out of this. What happens if your dog eats something that it shouldn't? Quite often the object will pass out of the front or back end, sometimes with great difficulty! If your dog eats medication, rat poison, or anything else that is potentially toxic, you must induce vomiting immediately and contact your vet. If your dog eats something solid, such as jewelry, bones, socks, and rocks, the best thing to do is wait for it to pass through.
If your dog starts vomiting or is constipated, the object has probably lodged in the digestive tract, causing an obstruction. Some dogs will get a partial obstruction, which allows some food to pass through. These dogs may vomit occasionally and defecate normally. They may also lose weight. Some dogs with foreign objects become very lethargic and have a painful abdomen. Symptoms may take a few days to develop. Regardless of what your dog has eaten, and whether or not it is showing signs of illness, you should always ring your vet!
Remember, a 2-euro toy, can turn into an 800-euro vet bill!! To help prevent harm to your dog and your wallet, be sure to dog-proof your home and garden, and get pet insurance!
Oy vay! Poor dogs! Besides, that a two-euro toy can turn into an 800-euro vet bill--that's a hell of a net loss!
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