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Outdoorsy Dog's Dilemma: Overindulging in Unusual Snack

19. December 2024
Yesterday, a tenmonthold Pomeranian named Qiwu was brought in by its owner. The little dog had a mis

Yesterday, a tenmonthold Pomeranian named Qiwu was brought in by its owner. The little dog had a misadventure the night before when, while out for a walk, it ingested something unknown from the ground. When the owner tried to make Qiwu regurgitate it, the dog quickly swallowed the item. Upon returning home, Qiwu vomited twice, and since then, it has been unable to keep any food down.

This morning, upon hearing the owner's account, we suspected a foreign object. An Xray revealed that a 2.2cm by 1.5cm mass, composed of a cluster of small bones, was lodged just before the esophagus's lower end and the gastroesophageal sphincter. Dr. Zhang suspects that Qiwu may have eaten a chicken neck.

Through surgery, two segments of chicken neck bone were successfully removed. The bones showed sharp spikes, which likely pierced the esophagus wall, causing the difficulty in vomiting or swallowing. Thankfully, Qiwu is recovering well postsurgery.

It's important to note that many times, dogs don't intend to swallow something they find; they might just be chewing on it for fun and then spit it out. Dogs also have a sense of their own limits when it comes to what they can and cannot eat. However, when we see our furry friends with something in their mouth, our instinct is often to reach in and pull it out. In their panic, dogs might inadvertently swallow the item.

To prevent such incidents, we can prepare some of Qiwu's favorite treats. When you see it carrying something you think is inappropriate, quickly offer a more enticing snack to trade. This method often works wonders. Alternatively, the simplest approach is to keep Qiwu on a leash during walks to prevent it from picking up and eating random items from the ground.

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