2007-11-10 04:55:10 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
no probably not. they wont swallow something that they haven't chewed enough to swallow. There big eaters but they wouldn't eat that! if the dog did eat a corn cob, then he will leave you a corn cob gift in a few days.
2007-11-10 05:02:39 · answer #1 · answered by I CAN SEE RIGHT THROUGH YOU! 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋
YES! A friend lost her two dogs this way. She gave them both a cob to chew on, went out a little later and one was dead, the other was OK. But a few days later it was sick and she took it to the vet who had to do an emergency operation on the poor dog's stomach. The cob had blocked it. The dog died probably from the anaesthetic but would definately have died a nasty death if it had been left untreated. I saw a small item on TV one hot summer where vets were talking about pet care in the heat. Not to give dogs corn cobs (BBQ's) was one of the subjects discussed.
2007-11-10 16:31:45 · answer #2 · answered by dogfishperson 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It certainly is, it's not an uncommon thing. Whole corn cobs become lodged in the gut - corn is indigestible remember. If a corn cob gets lodged in a dog's gut, it needs to be surgically removed.
Labradors are famous for eating anything and everything, I've seen all sorts of weird things get pulled out their intestines, like underwear, christmas decorations, children's toys!
Chalice
2007-11-10 16:21:51 · answer #3 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes this happened to a dog I know who luckily was operated on to remove the blockage - entire corn cob was removed and dog fully recovered.
Please take this dog to your vet IMMEDIATELY and tell them you think it may have eaten a corn cob. Leaving it any length of time can be fatal.
Please tell people in and around your home not to discard rubbish edible or otherwise anywhere your dog may be likely to find and eat it. (if something like this occurs once it is very likely to happen again)
Labs in particular are notorious garbage scavengers
2007-11-10 13:15:46 · answer #4 · answered by Puligan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Know of two cases where a corn cob did not pass through. Both dogs had to be operated on and the obstruction removed. They are NOT digested.
2007-11-11 02:54:09 · answer #5 · answered by Jean O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe it would be not only possible but likely in a Labs case.
A corn cob is large enough to cause an obstructions in the stomach and/or bowels which would kill him.
If you believe your dog has swallowed a corn cob please call your vet and take it in for x-ray. Most vets accept payment plans on things like surgery so please do not let finances determine your decision here. Time is limited if he did in fact swallow a corn cob.
2007-11-10 13:00:46 · answer #6 · answered by Pugnacious 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yes, bowel obstruction could easily occur if the cob was not chewed, but swallowed whole or in large pieces. Watch for vomiting, anorexia, and abdominal pain. Probably should have him checked out and the abdomen palpated either way, jump on it before he becomes symptomatic from the problem.
If he passes it and all is well, then more's the better. If you delay and he blocks and dies, well.. let's not go there, ok?
2007-11-10 13:01:31 · answer #7 · answered by JeN 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is very possible. I heard of several dogs in the summer who had eaten corn cobs that needed to be surgically removed.
2007-11-10 15:53:17 · answer #8 · answered by Little Ollie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Corn cobs do not digest and can easily block intestines and cause death. If that were one of my dogs, I'd be on the way to the Vet.
2007-11-10 13:10:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Several dogs have required emergency surgery to remove corn cobs from their stomachs. Go and see your vet and ask his advice as it could cause a serious obstruction.
2007-11-10 17:40:57 · answer #10 · answered by happy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is very possible that a dog dies from eating a corn cob.. obstruction?!?
2007-11-10 13:04:17 · answer #11 · answered by DP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋