it can be a worrying situation that leaves us wondering whether to call the vets or sit and watch. if you’re going to give your dog a soft toy designed for kids, make sure it is designed for ages 3 and under. this is why it is so important to act fast if you notice that your dog has eaten the polyester fiber fill from their toy. the issue of removing ingested stuffing from the stomach becomes a secondary worry …
it’s definitely an alarming experience to discover your dog has swallowed a toy. the calmer you can react, the better things will be for you and your dog. the most important thing to know if your pet swallows a toy, or if you suspect he has, is that time is of the essence. if it’s after-hours and your vet can’t be reached, call an emergency vet clinic. before that occurs, there’s still a chance the object can be quickly and …
it never fails; emergencies with our dogs always seem to happen in the middle of the night. her actions were telling me it was not your normal dog toy game, where the object is thrown up in the air and caught. the minute i went to grab the toy, zoe she ran off. the toy was gone. the dog had vomited a portion of the toy, but the remainder was stuck in the colon. in the event the client was …
stuffing them is a breeze, too – just fill them with something your dog loves to eat, and you’re good to go. this is especially an issue if your dog has a history of eating things like corks and foam balls. on the other hand, the senior kong is made of rubber that is a little tougher and is designed for light chewers and aging dogs. so if your dog is a power chewer, they will quickly shred through any …
they are curious about many things they encounter around the house, in the yard, or even while on a walk! a dog may even be curious about something as simple as a rubber band lying on the floor! in fact, some love to chew on these balls, with some dogs even eating some or all of a rubber ball. it’s common to drop a rubber band, on the floor and never find it, though your fur baby may eventually happen …