Help: Lil dog swallowed big rawhide....

mom to lil buddy

She saw me coming to take it away from her, and down it went! The chew is about a 21/2 inch by 4 inch piece of rawhide. She has very few teeth and mostly just gums it, but she has managed to reduce it to about 2 1/2 inches long. She had chewed it earlier in the day and it had gotten fairly soft, but I was in the middle of dinner when I noticed it and didn't go pick it up then when she dropped it. After dinner I had just sat down when she brought it out again and started chewing, I said "Koko" and got up to get it and she just swallowed it whole.

What do I do? Should I give her something to make her vomit it up? I know the vet will rip me to shreds about letting her have it. Somebody help asap

Virginia

cshellenberger

The vet may fuss at you, but PLEASE take her in. It could save her life.

Ginny01OT

I would definitely call the vet tonight ask them what to look for, etc. --- keep a good eye on her--make sure she is breathing properly, urinating and defacating as usual, you may be in for a long night and if need be take her to an emergency center. I am sure your vet will tell you what to look for. PLEASE don't give Koko anymore rawhide and keep us posted--I hope everything is alright.

Orange County Ca

I'd rather have a Vet make her throw it up now as opposed to have to operate to find it later.

Shalva

ditto
and never give rawhides again.....
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