Apr
23Most Common Items Surgically Removed from Dogs’ Stomachs
Filed Under (Dog Health, Dog News) by admin on 23-04-2008
Tagged Under : Dog Health, Pet Insurance
Your socks may cost you $1000 if ingested by your dog!
Some swallowed household objects can get stuck in dogs’ gastrointestinal tracts and a costly surgery may be a necessity.
Dr. Carol McConnell, vice president and chief veterinary medical officer for VPI, states that ingested household item can harm your dog and may cause pain, vomiting, or internal injury. In those cases your vet needs to surgically remove it from your dog’s stomach.
Top 10 Items Surgically Removed From Dogs:
- Socks
- Bones
- Balls
- Corn Cobs
- Sticks
- Rocks
- Chew Toys
- Underwear
- Panty Hose
- Hair Ties/Ribbon
