Victor Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Our boy Gilly chewed off and swallowed 11 of the nubs (and some of the surrounding plastic) on this toy this afternoon: http://www.amazon.com/Ethical-5-Inch-Vinyl-Squeaky-Colors/dp/B0002ARYES What do you think we should do? Should we take him to the e-vet to induce vomiting? Or wait and see if he vomits/poops the pieces out? On the one hand I'm worried about the risk of an obstruction, but on the other hand inducing vomiting isn't without risks either (choking, aspiration). Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I'd wait it out. It's likely he'll puke it up on his own. You might want to give some bread to cushion things. Brees can't have toys like that for the same reason. They just taste too good! Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddibear Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I would request a refund. It claims to massage the gums! It to shall pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) Those should probably pass right through the system. You would be surprised how wide their intestines are. You can give some crustless bread or soak a 100% cotton ball in cream or 1/2 and 1/2 to smooth the way through. Shine ate a plastic light bulb and we used the cotton ball method. She was fine. Edited December 14, 2014 by Houndtime Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Thanks, everyone! So would you withhold kibble and just feed a slice or two of bread? Or give him the bread and then feed him his kibble dinner as usual? p.s. The nubs are about 3/8" x 3/8". And Gilly is not getting any more plastic toys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) I'd give him his usual dinner. I would watch and wait, which is what most vets would do. I will tell you, though, some years back our dear departed angel Joseph ate a very similar toy. He ate the whole thing. We didn't know he'd eaten it until it started emerging, so to speak. A lot of it was pooped out. It looked like he had chewed it quite well. We had no worries. Until Thanksgiving weekend, eight months later. He had symptoms of a blockage, spent a couple days in hospital at the emergency vet. He passed a couple more pieces naturally, but not all of them. The Monday he had surgery and doc got the rest. That dang toy cost us @ $2202.99 plus our local sales taxes. :lol (Yes, I can laugh. Now. Not so much then.) ETA: Re "dear departed": He survived the surgery, made a rapid recovery, and went on to have other adventures before passing away of something totally unrelated. Edited December 14, 2014 by Batmom 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...
greysmom Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 It can be scary, but it will probably all appear in the next few days. Just make sure you watch and make sure he keeps eliminating normally and on schedule. If there's any sign of straining, blood in the stool, unproductive vomiting or pottying - those are indicators of the need for vet visit. FWIW, our Toni has passed an entire washcloth. Probably TMI! But their systems are really quite efficient! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) I'd give him his usual dinner. I would watch and wait, which is what most vets would do. I will tell you, though, some years back our dear departed angel Joseph ate a very similar toy. He ate the whole thing. We didn't know he'd eaten it until it started emerging, so to speak. A lot of it was pooped out. It looked like he had chewed it quite well. We had no worries. Until Thanksgiving weekend, eight months later. He had symptoms of a blockage, spent a couple days in hospital at the emergency vet. He passed a couple more pieces naturally, but not all of them. The Monday he had surgery and doc got the rest. That dang toy cost us @ $2202.99 plus our local sales taxes. :lol (Yes, I can laugh. Now. Not so much then.) ETA: Re "dear departed": He survived the surgery, made a rapid recovery, and went on to have other adventures before passing away of something totally unrelated. Thanks, Batmom. We gave him dinner and he happily gobbled it up. So far he doesn't seem to be showing any ill effects. That's amazing that your Joseph had symptoms of blockage eight months later. Scary! I'm glad he recovered from the surgery okay. I hope Gilly doesn't have a similar experience, but it's good to know to keep an eye out. It can be scary, but it will probably all appear in the next few days. Just make sure you watch and make sure he keeps eliminating normally and on schedule. If there's any sign of straining, blood in the stool, unproductive vomiting or pottying - those are indicators of the need for vet visit. FWIW, our Toni has passed an entire washcloth. Probably TMI! But their systems are really quite efficient! Thank you -- we'll make sure he keeps eliminating normally. So far so good. Pooped as usual tonight, and he hasn't vomited or seemed nauseous. No sign of the plastic pieces yet, but it's probably too soon... An entire washcloth?! Crazy! I'm glad it passed through okay on its own! Edited December 15, 2014 by Victor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I wouldn't worry. I've seen dogs pass entire pairs of stockings, Legos, and small action figures. (Some had to be pulled the last bit) Small pieces of flexible rubber don't even rate a second thought after I throw the toy away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 My Boy Arrow swallowed and passed an entire corn cob once with no problems. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 Okay, here's an update for the curious! Gilly has had four bowel movements since swallowing the plastic toy pieces. (TMI, I know!) In the third (this afternoon) we were able to discern 7 of the nubs and some smaller pieces of plastic. I'm not sure what happened to the other 4 nubs. Maybe we may missed them in this morning's poop? In any case, we were relieved to see them passing through! Thanks for all your advice! Here's a photo of poor Gilly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Houston1219 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 How can you be upset with a face like that? I think the problem is that he knows it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Good news! We just "recovered" the last four nubs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Yes, good news. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Houston1219 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 YAAAYYYY! How is Mr Gilly feeling tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Such a sad face. Maybe he's wondering how far you'll go to see if more stuff will come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 That photo is adorable. And for recovering all of the nubs. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Excellent news and a sweet little face so full of guilt. Don't worry Gilly, our naughty Peggy ate a whole plastic muzzle (except the metal clasp which was spat out). Green peices decorated the poop for the next two days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidansmom Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 My Boy Arrow swallowed and passed an entire corn cob once with no problems. wow! that must have been something to see! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Gilly says thank you for all the congrats! He's back to his normal self! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 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...
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