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| If animal ate something solid: under normal circumstances, they may be in shock and may not 1. Be cautious! Even thought your pet would never intentionally bite recognize you. 2. Call veterinarian immediately. Tell them what the animal ate and when, and how long it will take you to get there. 3. If you can see object, you may try to sweep it out of the way using a side to side motion, use a spoon. Be cautious, you may force the object deeper into the airway. Do not pull out partially swallowed sting or partially embedded objects (such as fish hooks). Do not forcibly remove the object. Be careful the animal doesn't bite you. 4. The animal may need x-rays to find out where item is located and whether it is passing through the system. The animal may need surgery to remove the object. 5. Transport animal to the veterinarian even if you have removed the object. You may have missed some pieces, the throat may swell after trauma, and there may be lacerations to the throat and mouth. There also my be some internal damage. Normandy Animal Hospital (314) 383-4677 After Hours: Animal Emergency Clinic North (314) 739-1500 South (314) 822-7600 |
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