Ok so my bf just laid some dental floss on our coffee table and our dog decided it would make a nice snack. So I'm just wondering what I should look for in case it doesn't pass. I'll keep an eye out for it but I just want to know what kinda things I should look out for if it goes bad. Also I got her to eat some soft food right after with the idea that it might get mixed up with that and pass a little easier. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!
2007-01-21 14:46:00 · 5 answers · asked by lita07 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My dog once ate a ear plug and it eventually just came out, so i assume it will be the same with dental floss. All the same take him/her to the vet and have an ex ray done. This will show them where it is and if it is a problem. Your vet will know what to do from then on out.
2007-01-21 15:13:42 · answer #1 · answered by doggie_luver1000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thread, Yarn, and Dental Floss...if ingested, thread, yarn, and dental floss can bunch up and tear up your pet's intestines.
You will have to watch for
* vomiting or dry heaves
* anorexia or decreased appetite
* straining to defecate or diarrhea
* painful abdomen
* fever
* depression
* dehydration (due to vomiting)
* blood in stool
these would be indications there is a problem.
2007-01-21 22:59:33 · answer #2 · answered by ~*common sense*~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be ok. Just check for blood in the feces and if you notice some, take it to the vet. Otherwise it should be passed without much problem.
2007-01-21 22:51:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That floss can cause major problems with their intestines, please get the dog to the vet asap.
2007-01-21 23:21:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This too shall pass.
2007-01-21 22:53:46 · answer #5 · answered by dmspartan2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋