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POSSIBLE EMERGENCY!

RidgebackGermansShep

Posted : 7/4/2006 6:38:54 PM

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Junior Pup

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Joined: 3/24/2006
From: Lexington, KY
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Hey, im freaking out! I just had Wyatt up at the park and he ate a piece of firework. It's probably a 6 inch long string with an approx. 2x2 little tarp square ( no explosive piece) i called the emergency vet and they said they have no way to tell what will happen and i should bring him in (80 to bring him, the rest is extra) He is acting fine...he's actually looking for food as we speak. Any suggestions what i should do?? I don't want to take him to this vet that i cant afford right now if i dont have to...

marynh

Posted : 7/4/2006 6:44:09 PM

I answered on your health post - but I would think it would be cheaper to do it now than wait for it to possibly become a life threatening situation.
And imagine how much better you'll feel (in spite of being poorer)
hoping all goes well

garrettandpaul

Posted : 7/4/2006 10:03:52 PM

I know that ine year when we first got our kitty and we decorated the tree for christmas with icecicles and he decided to eat them we had to take him to the vet and have them removed. So I personally would think with something that big it may be best to take him on in. I know those emergency clinics are high but like Mary said if you wait it may be much higher and more risk. G'luck and keep us posted.

Kara

Posted : 7/5/2006 9:17:46 AM

How is Wyatt doing?

mudpuppy

Posted : 7/5/2006 9:30:02 AM

usually if dogs eat weird things vets tell you to just keep an eye on them and see if they start acting sick, and watch the poop for the thing to come out-- most dogs can pass the most bizzare things safely through their digestive tracts.