brianamac Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Hello again, I was writing a paper in the study with the door closed while Boo slept on the couch and DH was in bed. I heard some regular 'dog playing' noise and didn't think much of it until it sounded like glass breaking--- sh%&t. I ran out and Boo had stolen a stemless wine glass DH had left on the counter by the dishwasher. It was smashed into multiple pieces on the couch. I tried not to freak out as I didn't want the dog to get upset and cut himself. I told him to 'drop it' for the large piece he had in his mouth, and he did. But he then picked up a smaller glass fragment and carried it to his bed. I was picking up many glass pieces at this time trying to mitigate damage to his paws and mouth. I told him to drop the piece he had. It disappeared. I think he might have swallowed it, but I don't know. He might have dropped it along with the many pieces I picked up from his bed, the couch, etc, and I can't be sure. Once I picked up all the pieces, I tried placing them together to see if they made a whole, so I could ensure he didn't swallow any. I can't make a whole. I have scoured the house for extra pieces and can't find any. I think he might have swallowed some glass but can't be sure. He is acting normal. Do I take him to the e-vet, or wait and see? I don't want to freak out and bring him for xrays when nothing is wrong. However, I am very scared of a piece of glass in his system. Any advice? Quote Bri and Mike with Boo Radley (Williejohnwalker), Bubba (Carlos Danger), and the feline friends foes, Loois and Amir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 TAKE HIM TO THE VET!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Give him several pieces of bread It helps coat the glass if he did swallow. Are you sure he didn't drop it. Good luck Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 TAKE HIM TO THE VET!!!!! Yup, this is what I would do. When in doubt, error on the side of caution. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyAcresMom Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Milk drenched cotton. Try to get him to eat bits. That was told to me years ago.....Not sure I would do it over a vet. All depends how much how large/small. Good luck. Prayers. Quote Sheila and COwww.greyacres.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Checking in on you and Boo this AM. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beledi Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Checking in. Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianamac Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Thanks for checking in and the advice guys. I fed him a some bread last night and kept an eye on him. I slept on the couch so I could watch him and we are on our way to the vet now.... I'll update soon. Quote Bri and Mike with Boo Radley (Williejohnwalker), Bubba (Carlos Danger), and the feline friends foes, Loois and Amir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometdust1 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 I used the cotton balls soaked in water and then mashed with some canned dog food watered down.He ate them right up.I used 7 of them.I was also able to piece back together the larger pieces of glass, so I was only concerned with possible slivers.The glass is supposed to adhere to the cotton and the cotton should wrap around the glass to allow it to pass without cutting.It must be 100% COTTON, other materials can cause a blockage.If larger pieces may have been swallowed, I think going to the vet was the best choice. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Posting for an update.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianamac Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Well, panic for no reason I think. The vet said glass likely wouldn't show up on an x-ray. He said feeding bread was right and to monitor him closely for the next 48 hours. He has antibiotics too.... fingers crossed I was wrong in guessing he may have swallowed some. The peace of mind of taking him to the vet to check is really nice. So far, he has been his normal self today. Thanks for all the tips! Quote Bri and Mike with Boo Radley (Williejohnwalker), Bubba (Carlos Danger), and the feline friends foes, Loois and Amir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Glad all seems to be going well. I learned the bread trick on GT. It was said whenever something sharp is or may be consumed use the bread to coat sharp pieces (this is for protection but not in lieu of a vet) Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Glad all seems to be going well. I learned the bread trick on GT. It was said whenever something sharp is or may be consumed use the bread to coat sharp pieces (this is for protection but not in lieu of a vet) Bread works for people who have swallowed a fish bone, too. Same principle, and the bread helps move the bone along if it gets stuck in the victim's throat. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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