PrairieProf Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) Beth is a bit of a chewer, and I still crate her when I really go out, but lately I've been leaving her uncrated while I do stuff in the yard for relatively short periods. Tonight I made the mistake of leaving a bag full of clothes-shopping purchases on the floor, and when I came in from watering the grass seed, I found she'd chewed half of a plastic hanger (a small one, for two pairs of underpants!) into fragments. They're small and sharp, and I'm afraid they'll hurt her if she managed to swallow some. Is there anything I should do, and what should I watch for? She seems to be behaving normally -- she's panting some, but it's very hot here today, and she seems to pant whenever the house is about 70 degrees. I just put on the A/C so any heat-related panting should stop pretty soon. I guess I should try muzzling her when I don't crate her, though I know she doesn't like wearing the muzzle. I've been planning to wean her from the crate this summer, but at the moment the crate--which she's quite happy in--still seems like a very good idea. Edited May 21, 2009 by PrairieProf Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 If you think she may have swallowed some, could give her a couple slices of bread to help cushion any sharp bits. What to watch for: Abdominal discomfort of any type, repeated vomiting or attempts to vomit, bloody poop, attempts to poop without anything coming out. Usually such things pass without any incident. Fingers crossed! Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) Our dachshund recently ate a piece of glass like a potato chip! I looked it up online and it is recommended to feed your dog some bread to help cushion any sharp pieces. Also, be aware of and watch for any signs of pain (pacing, wincing, biting at her sides, etc.), vomiting, or blood in her stools (or very dark/tarry stools indicating old blood present), or change in the color of her gums. If you have any concerns about her behavior or appearance, a trip to the vet is the best thing. Good luck to you and your girl. Our dachshund did manage fine after eating a piece of glass about the size of a quarter. I'm still amazed at why dogs want to eat these kinds of things. Edited May 21, 2009 by eaglflyt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 All seems OK this morning, whew! Both Beth and her poop seem normal. (And I guess she isn't horribly intolerant of wheat -- funny how many of us religiously keep it out of their kibble, then shove bread down their gullet at the first sign of trouble.) Live and learn, and dog-proofing the house better is now prioritized if I want to try leaving her out of the crate more when I'm gone. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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