I'm scared for my puppy

[SirenSongWoman]

Kathryn, did they actually have to operate? or did your cat ahem end up (no pun intended) pooping it out under supervision?

Thankfully Pixley doesn't have to be operated on. Still, I bet I still spent a couple of hundred for xray,barium,ABX, overnight stay, etc. Oh well, you can't put a price on piece of mind.

Since I was ready to fork over $7 to $9 hundred bucks but don't have to does this mean that I can now buy some of things on my wish list?
hmm lets see: HRM, p90x, KPC, KB Way,...........

Only maybe three times have I gotten out of the vet's office without forking over at least $300. I have 5 cats, take care of 3 others and have gotten numerous strays neutered (and cared for when they show up on my porch sick). I wish I could afford prescription flea meds for everyone but I'm struggling to afford it for my own. Every time I pet a stray and feel those tell-tale bumps or catch them frantically scratching it breaks my heart.

 

[kathryn]

Kathryn, did they actually have to operate? or did your cat ahem end up (no pun intended) pooping it out under supervision?

They had to operate because the ribbon wasn't moving (he was vomiting some fluids and a bit of blood). The vet cut an extra-long incision, because she didn't find the exact location right away. (They quite considerately saved the ribbon for me, which they washed off and put in a plastic bag: it was about 3 feet long, and I could see where he'd been chewing on it and, unable to spit it out, kept swallowing!).

Luckily, Frisco came out just fine, but the vet said animals can die from this, because the ribbon (or even dental floss) balls up and doesn't move, and keeps shredding the inside of their intestines, making it impossible to repair.

One of the first things Frisco wanted to do when he got home was play with some string I was using to wrap a package!

 

[kathryn]

Ever since we got Beanie we can't have the stuffed sherpa animals anymore. She can destroy a stuffed toy in minutes. I'm starting to rethink the rawhides as well

I've heard that rawhides are NOT good to give to dogs. (maybe they can clause blockages?)

Try a big carrot (really! Some dogs like them to chew on, and no risk of anything bad happening...unless you consider the mess it could make!).

 

[andtckrtoo]

I've heard that rawhides are NOT good to give to dogs. (maybe they can clause blockages?)

Try a big carrot (really! Some dogs like them to chew on, and no risk of anything bad happening...unless you consider the mess it could make!).

Carrots are a great idea, but just a word to the wise - don't freak if your puppy poops some orange...

And YES - do not give rawhides. They totally can cause blockages - that's what happened to my boy.

 

[princessbear]

I am SO glad the puppy is okay. It is tough when our animal companions are sick and helpless....

 

[fit44]

You can safely give your dog marrow bones from the butcher. The butcher can cut them to the size you need.
I didn't know this the first time I bought some from the butcher. I brought home these huge Fred Flintstone bones for my two. My two went into bone overload! It was funny. The bone was HUGE!
My boxer friends told me to ask the butcher to cut them down to size.
They are great for crystal clean teeth! My guys spend hours on marrow bones.

Also, wanted to suggest...you can freeze the marrow bones and let Pixley have them for teething. Marrow bones do not splinter. You'll know when you see what they are. When the marrow is gone from the inside, you can fill it with peanut butter. Use the crate though, they are messy when they first come from the butcher!

 

[atgood]

Prayers for Pixley!!

I went through a similar drama with a little dog some time ago, and he pulled through and lived for years and had a good doggie life. So I hope the same for your little boo-boo!