My dog is six months old and we aren't quite sure he swallowed it.
2007-01-13 10:27:41 · 13 answers · asked by shera_live 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
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2007-01-13 10:34:35 · answer #1 · answered by º°♥MeLiSsA♥°º 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a dog ingests a battery, it’s important to know what kind it is and if it was ingested whole or chewed into pieces. When a battery is missing, and it is not known if the dog actually ingested it, an X ray will show if pieces of the battery are in the stomach.
When ingestion is recent, the most important initial treatment is to dilute the corrosive fluid. Small quantities of milk—based on the weight of the animal—can be given. Large amounts may cause diarrhea. Vomiting should not be induced without consulting a veterinarian, because if the dog vomits the corrosive fluid, the damage to his throat can be significantly increased.
If pieces of the battery are present in the stomach, surgery may be required to remove the battery and prevent further leakage of the fluid. An intact battery, on the other hand, may obstruct the intestine, requiring surgical removal. Sometimes, if the battery is intact, a high-fiber “bulking” diet may aid in passage of the battery.
Dogs who develop clinical signs will require veterinary care consisting of antibiotics, pain medications, medication to protect the stomach and intestines and special diets. A veterinarian may recommend that a dog’s throat be examined endoscopically to access the damage to the esophagus. If severe scarring occurs, the dog may have difficulty eating and swallowing later on.
2007-01-13 10:31:57 · answer #2 · answered by mistresscris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well go to the animal hospital and have an x-ray done a battery can be very poisonous and horrible things could happen to your dog especially at such a Young age
2007-01-13 10:33:21 · answer #3 · answered by Siobhan C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Batteries can be very toxic and life threatening. They can also cause an obstruction. You need to take your pup to the emergency vet for xrays. Radiographs will tell you for sure if you pup ate the battery or not, and if he did, the vet will tell you what you need to do.
Do no give hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting-dangerous combination with battery acid. Please, go get xrays. Batteries show up very well on xrays.
2007-01-13 10:33:38 · answer #4 · answered by tmrvt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought that my dog swallowed a magnet one time, turns out she didn't. But I would take her to the vet to get them to take a look at it.
2007-01-13 10:31:24 · answer #5 · answered by Bridget 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plug him into a gameboy and see what happens.
JK, seriously you should get it checked out. It could cause an obstruction. Getting an x-ray is the best way to find out if he swallowed it or not.
2007-01-13 10:47:40 · answer #6 · answered by TotallylovesTodd! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the vet and ask. Maybe the vet would want to do an x-ray.
2007-01-13 10:31:53 · answer #7 · answered by brenbon1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to a vet ASAP. You will then be charged as well as the dog.
2007-01-13 10:34:20 · answer #8 · answered by Hawkeye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's obvious thst you should take your dog to the vet's and get an X-ray.
2007-01-13 10:31:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
even if he didn't swallow it, take her to the doctor. She might start choking and its very posionous
2007-01-13 10:31:00 · answer #10 · answered by strawberry fields 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to the vet and get x-rays. you'll find that way if he does or doesn't
2007-01-13 10:32:47 · answer #11 · answered by pixie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋