What to Watch For - Bowel Obstruction?
#1
Posted 01 December 2006 - 10:56 AM
One of them has a "cuz ball foot" on board. I don't know which one - but I'm guessing Westley.
If you're not familiar - cuz balls are heavy rubber squeaky balls with feet (and sometimes horns). The feet are solid rubber and measure about an inch and a half long, an inch wide and half an inch thick.
What things should I be watching for if there is an obstruction? I'm guessing off food and vomiting / no b.m.'s. Anything else? They were both normal this morning and both had normal poops.
I didn't want to induce vomiting since I didn't want it to get stuck coming up. Should I give them a laxative or oil?
You know ... they've had these balls for almost a year. I bought them at the Chatham show. I never even thought twice about them and then last night after parent teacher interviews during Grey's Anatomy - one of them decides he should ingest a solid rubber foot.... I know there's probably nothing I can do but wait - but if there's anything else. Please let me know.
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#2
Posted 01 December 2006 - 11:33 AM
It's very, very important to recognize symptoms of a blockage and take action as soon as possible to help decreases the chances of severe intestinal damage.
#3
Posted 02 December 2006 - 06:58 AM
Oh, and of COURSE they would do that after P/T night - because all you wanted to to was pass out - they have super timing that way!
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#4
Posted 02 December 2006 - 07:29 AM
No foot so far and everyone is their happy annoying selves...We've had normal bm's twice a day as usual. I've ripped the house apart on the off chance that they just "dropped" it somewhere but it's nowhere to be found. The vet's office said stuff can sit in the stomach for weeks - but the last time we had a scare - Tux was throwing up within about 12 hours of ingesting. (He disassembled a rope toy then ate it. We were SO lucky that he threw it up.)
I love my dogs, I love my dogs, I love my dogs ... If I keep telling myself that then maybe I'll believe it ... *laughing*
I'll keep you posted...
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#5
Posted 02 December 2006 - 08:45 AM
And just wait until the day you have a bm with a little foot sticking out of it!
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"Love is everything it's cracked up to be. It really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for." Erica Jong. In memory: SCD Where's the Beef, CGC (1995-September 20, 2008); Athena's Dark Angel (May 1, 2009 - November 17, 2011); Second Chance Bow to Me CGC, RN (?-July 3, 2012); Second Chance Brownie Zipper CGC, RN (2000-September 23, 2013) SCD Catch Me If You Can (2006 - May 3, 2016) DPRRM Sapphire Hidden Treasure, CGC (December 1, 2005- December 5, 2016) SCD Watchful Princess ( - 2018) C-ATCH CS-ATCH4 CS-ATE SCD Some Roads Are Rocky CGC, NA, NAJ, AXP, MJP2, OPF (October 10, 2005 - September 10, 2019) C-ATCH5 PACH2 Shadow's On Eagles Wings, BCAT, CGC, TKI, NA, NAJ, XFP, MJP2, MJPB, MXP3. MXPB, T2BP, PAX (Gabe) October 23, 2011 - May 26 2020)
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#6
Posted 02 December 2006 - 09:07 AM
The best treat I have found for Levi is this translucent blue, four knobby toy that allows small doggie biscuits to be put inside of the knobby ends. Levi loves this thing and even though he is a VERY aggressive chewer, this toy has held up well. It is better then the rubber type toys. It is easier to keep clean being translucent.
Stef, I hope your dobes are ok and the lost foot shows up.
Eric D
#7
Posted 02 December 2006 - 11:42 AM
Stephanie
#8
Posted 02 December 2006 - 12:40 PM
“Levi Destruction Proof Chew Acceptance”
He loves this blue toy!
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Eric D
#9
Posted 03 December 2006 - 12:39 PM
#10
Posted 04 December 2006 - 07:34 AM
After tearing the house apart for the 14th time ... I was sitting on the floor having a full fledged pity-party when lo and behold ... in Sean's light table ... there's the foot.
So needless to say, the feet have been cut off the other ball and cuz balls will henceforth be "foot-free" in our house.
SCD's Shooting Star "Stella" - We will work on titles.
Vixenvale Kingston's Warren - Kingston (2006-2017)
SCD's Black Tie Affair "Tux" - PCD, CGN, CGC (2004-2015)
Can CH Jimary Jack's Are High "Jack" (Pug) - PCD
#11
Posted 04 December 2006 - 08:24 AM
I think Bella had sympathy "squirty poop" for them at 2:30 a.m.!!! Not sure why she had it but she did hoover up some of the dog sit's food that I spilled but it wasn't even 1/2 a cup!!! and they get Wysong... guess that's one we can mark off our list. HA!!!
Whye do they pace and whine AFTER the dirty deed is done??? I would happily have gotten up and let her out if she had just made a noise!!!
Joni
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#12
Posted 04 December 2006 - 10:45 AM
Joni, sorry to hear about the poop issues. My theory as to why the pacing and cry after the fact is; they think a little gas venting is needed, only to find there was more then gas coming out! Like I’ve never been there. Man, I hate when that happens. I'm sure they have a like response.
Eric D
#13
Posted 05 December 2006 - 09:55 AM
Teri
#14
Posted 05 December 2006 - 11:40 AM
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#15
Posted 05 December 2006 - 12:33 PM
#16
Posted 05 December 2006 - 07:13 PM
I'm glad to hear your dobes like the blue toy! Levi has his all the time. The smaller doggie treats on the inside don't last too long anymore. Levi has their removal down to a science. I think it is really cool how he will work and work on it until he know just how to do it, really fast!
Eric D
#17
Posted 18 December 2006 - 09:34 AM
Thanks.
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#18
Posted 18 December 2006 - 09:36 AM
#19
Posted 18 December 2006 - 09:37 AM
#20
Posted 18 December 2006 - 10:01 AM
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