I'm a Idiot, will my dog be okay?

Ottobon · March 28th, 2007, 04:17 AM

well i found a new way to play with my dog,

i recently bought these little cars called "zip zaps" their about the size of a hotwheel but a little boxier (cartoonish) in shape, anyways i was playing with a 95 RX7 as shown below

http://tinyrc.com/lincoln/Worlds/MicroRC/ZZ_Catalog_Images/ZZKits/medium/60-7032.jpg

anyways i was using a zip-tie to attach little beggin strips to the spoiler and get my really old, usually sedate dog to chase the car around, everything was going really smoothly and i think we were both having a great time,and then he bit off the spoiler and ate it trying to get his bacon! i thought the spoiler was glued on really tight, apparnetly not! images/smilies/sad.gif

anyways i think my dog will be okay, he didn't gag or anything, and its simple plastic with rounded edges etc, im a little worried about the twist tie that was attached to it, but that shouldn't be too harsh on his stomach should it?

my dog is a 30lb "Dandie Dinmont Terrier", 14 years of age, looks similar to this dog (a bit older, and a bit larger)

http://www.petplanet.co.uk/petplanet/images/breeds/dandie_dinmont_terrier.jpg

i think he'll be okay, any reason to be alarmed? last time he ate plastic (empty snickers wrapper) he threw it up promptly afterwords, hopefully this will be the same

note:if your a member of mr2oc.com, sorry for the repost! but im trying to get as much feedback as possible

bartboy9891 · March 28th, 2007, 04:30 AM

Take him to a vet. The plastic used on the car is definitely not the same kind of plastic used for a candy wrapper. I doubt dog stomachs are really used to digesting plastic. A vet will most likely be able to remove the piece safely instead of you just waiting for it to fix itself.

No Boss · March 28th, 2007, 04:36 AM

Vet the dog ASAP.

The vet might be able to induce vomiting and get it out that way... otherwise it's gona be a long, smelly, and painful path out the other end. Surgery is also an option, but a very very expensive one, if it's even needed (I'm no vet). Take him to the vet, or at MINIMUM call the vet and see what they reccomend.

Better safe than sorry.

Firecat · March 28th, 2007, 06:13 AM

If it was just the plastic, I think it would pass no problem. Not sure about a twist tie though

epp_b · March 28th, 2007, 06:45 AM

http://www.premier-blinds.co.uk/pics/Country-Curtains.jpg

I know, I'm evil images/smilies/lol.gif

Seriously, call a vet, explain the situation and ask if anything needs to be done. You'l get far better advice than you'll get in a forum images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

Viper007Bond · March 28th, 2007, 06:46 AM

Agreed. Call a vet.

Blind_Io · March 28th, 2007, 07:04 AM

The biggest concern will be if the part becomes lodged in the GI tract of the dog, that could cause some serious problems. Difficulty: won't show up on X-rays.

Ottobon · March 28th, 2007, 08:14 AM

well, no pain on his part so far, ill keep a eye on him,

it might be good to mention that the car is very small, and the spoiler even smaller, im actually not sure about the twist tie, i was busy trying to pry his mouth open when i noticed the spoiler was gone, im actually pretty sure it didn't pass, but ill try to make sure i still have it in my possession before a presume that

Peter3hg · March 28th, 2007, 09:24 AM

My dog eats plastic all the time, she has never had any problems although she is quite a bit larger than your dog.

Donington · March 28th, 2007, 06:42 PM

I would get him checked. If the vet asks how it happened though though, don't tell the truth.

araracd · March 28th, 2007, 07:56 PM

I'm sorry for the situation but i think he'll be OK.
Just have to say something: i was reading and wondering how many times you'd write "anyways" images/smilies/wink.gif

bartboy9891 · March 28th, 2007, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ottobon

well, no pain on his part so far, ill keep a eye on him,

it might be good to mention that the car is very small, and the spoiler even smaller, im actually not sure about the twist tie, i was busy trying to pry his mouth open when i noticed the spoiler was gone, im actually pretty sure it didn't pass, but ill try to make sure i still have it in my possession before a presume that

What would it hurt to just get him checked out?

FATMOUSE · March 28th, 2007, 10:16 PM

Vet. Now. You owe it to the only person in the world who would never stab you in the back.

swek · March 28th, 2007, 10:25 PM

"Dear Internet Doctors, please could you do me a favour and diagnose my dog while he lies there. I heard the Internet is a much more reliable source of information and pretty much everyone here is some kind of expert. Yours patient web2.0"

No problem, I'm a certified Wikiologist and I ~~read/guessed/googled~~ know that your dog will be okay. I treat patients like him on a daily basis. No need to worry.

Dr.swek*

*It's true because it's on the Internet in writing.

jayhawk · March 28th, 2007, 11:02 PM

Blunt but true, Max.

BlaRo · March 29th, 2007, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swek

Dr.swek*

*It's true because it's on the Internet in writing.

"You're talking to a Doctor of Journalism!"

Ottobon · March 29th, 2007, 01:28 AM

this happened way late at night, so thats why i posted on the internet, if it would have happened at 12pm i would have had no problem calling the vets

the dogs still fine, i'm going to ask the docters soon, but i slept really sound until 5PM today(day off) the dog isnt in any pain! the only reason i'm worried about getting him checked out is that i'm rather poor to be honest, and after hearing a story about a dog swallowing a lightbulb, i have a feeling that my dog will probably pull through,

i'm pretty sure he didn't eat the twist tie, but then better safe then sorry

sorry about the constant "anyways" ill keep my eyes on that from now on, anyways ive got to get to bed soon

No Boss · March 30th, 2007, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bartboy9891

What would it hurt to just get him checked out?

Seriously, QFT. Would you rather make a phone call, or cause your dog harm?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ottobon

this happened way late at night, so thats why i posted on the internet, if it would have happened at 12pm i would have had no problem calling the vets

the dogs still fine, i'm going to ask the docters soon, but i slept really sound until 5PM today(day off) the dog isnt in any pain! the only reason i'm worried about getting him checked out is that i'm rather poor to be honest, and after hearing a story about a dog swallowing a lightbulb, i have a feeling that my dog will probably pull through,

Well there are animal hospitals and 24 vets you can call late at night (depending on where you live). I understand the money problem, I really do... I'm in college, but I love my dog so much that even if there were a small chance she'd be in trouble I'd call just to be sure.

BTW, how can you tell if your dog is in pain or not? Maybe it's just cause mine never cries or yelps in pain, but I can't tell worth a damn.

tigger · March 30th, 2007, 04:24 AM

I've got a thirty pound dog that eats all sorts of crap, like water bottles lol. I think your dog will be fine, but it's always good to get a vets opinion.

March 28th, 2007, 04:17 AM	#1
Ottobon Joined: Nov 27th, 2005 Last Online: 12:14 AM Posts: 3,073 Car: Too many Rep Power: 30	I'm a Idiot, will my dog be okay? well i found a new way to play with my dog, i recently bought these little cars called "zip zaps" their about the size of a hotwheel but a little boxier (cartoonish) in shape, anyways i was playing with a 95 RX7 as shown below anyways i was using a zip-tie to attach little beggin strips to the spoiler and get my really old, usually sedate dog to chase the car around, everything was going really smoothly and i think we were both having a great time,and then he bit off the spoiler and ate it trying to get his bacon! i thought the spoiler was glued on really tight, apparnetly not! anyways i think my dog will be okay, he didn't gag or anything, and its simple plastic with rounded edges etc, im a little worried about the twist tie that was attached to it, but that shouldn't be too harsh on his stomach should it? my dog is a 30lb "Dandie Dinmont Terrier", 14 years of age, looks similar to this dog (a bit older, and a bit larger) i think he'll be okay, any reason to be alarmed? last time he ate plastic (empty snickers wrapper) he threw it up promptly afterwords, hopefully this will be the same note:if your a member of mr2oc.com, sorry for the repost! but im trying to get as much feedback as possible

March 28th, 2007, 04:30 AM	#2
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: University of Michigan Age: 19 Posts: 7,570 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 41	Take him to a vet. The plastic used on the car is definitely not the same kind of plastic used for a candy wrapper. I doubt dog stomachs are really used to digesting plastic. A vet will most likely be able to remove the piece safely instead of you just waiting for it to fix itself. __________________

March 28th, 2007, 04:36 AM	#3
No Boss Neener, neener, I banned your title! Joined: Oct 8th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: 'mericuh, someday the UK. Age: 23 Posts: 6,618 Car: 2005 Volvo S60 R Rep Power: 68	Vet the dog ASAP. The vet might be able to induce vomiting and get it out that way... otherwise it's gona be a long, smelly, and painful path out the other end. Surgery is also an option, but a very very expensive one, if it's even needed (I'm no vet). Take him to the vet, or at MINIMUM call the vet and see what they reccomend. Better safe than sorry. __________________ Changed the avatar, but Blaro , JacobFox and No Boss - still RickRolling since 1988.

March 28th, 2007, 06:13 AM	#4
Firecat Politically Charged Joined: Mar 23rd, 2005 Last Online: November 19th, 2008 Posts: 3,598 Rep Power: 26	If it was just the plastic, I think it would pass no problem. Not sure about a twist tie though __________________

March 28th, 2007, 06:45 AM	#5
epp_b n00b of the year Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 4,658 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 40	I know, I'm evil Seriously, call a vet, explain the situation and ask if anything needs to be done. You'l get far better advice than you'll get in a forum

March 28th, 2007, 06:46 AM	#6
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March 28th, 2007, 08:14 AM	#8
Ottobon Joined: Nov 27th, 2005 Last Online: 12:14 AM Posts: 3,073 Car: Too many Rep Power: 30	well, no pain on his part so far, ill keep a eye on him, it might be good to mention that the car is very small, and the spoiler even smaller, im actually not sure about the twist tie, i was busy trying to pry his mouth open when i noticed the spoiler was gone, im actually pretty sure it didn't pass, but ill try to make sure i still have it in my possession before a presume that

March 28th, 2007, 09:24 AM	#9
Peter3hg Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: November 21st, 2008 Location: Chunk Steamer Age: 19 Posts: 3,747 Car: 2006 Yamaha Fazer LFS Status: Rep Power: 30	My dog eats plastic all the time, she has never had any problems although she is quite a bit larger than your dog. __________________

March 28th, 2007, 06:42 PM	#10
Donington Joined: Jan 26th, 2007 Last Online: 12:01 AM Location: London, Englandshire Posts: 2,776 Car: Peugeot 106 Rep Power: 44	I would get him checked. If the vet asks how it happened though though, don't tell the truth.

March 28th, 2007, 07:56 PM	#11
araracd Joined: Oct 13th, 2004 Last Online: November 8th, 2007 Location: Portugal Posts: 732 Car: Look at my avatar Rep Power: 0	I'm sorry for the situation but i think he'll be OK. Just have to say something: i was reading and wondering how many times you'd write "anyways" __________________

March 28th, 2007, 10:16 PM	#13
FATMOUSE Joined: Jun 30th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: NYC Posts: 2,977 Rep Power: 28	Vet. Now. You owe it to the only person in the world who would never stab you in the back.

March 28th, 2007, 10:25 PM	#14
swek Global Moderator Joined: May 19th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Hamburg, Germany Age: 26 Posts: 4,331 Car: Does a bicycle count? Rep Power: 45	"Dear Internet Doctors, please could you do me a favour and diagnose my dog while he lies there. I heard the Internet is a much more reliable source of information and pretty much everyone here is some kind of expert. Yours patient web2.0" No problem, I'm a certified Wikiologist and I ~~read/guessed/googled~~ know that your dog will be okay. I treat patients like him on a daily basis. No need to worry. Dr.swek* It's true because it's on the Internet in writing. Last edited by swek; March 28th, 2007 at 11:47 PM..*

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March 29th, 2007, 01:28 AM	#17
Ottobon Joined: Nov 27th, 2005 Last Online: 12:14 AM Posts: 3,073 Car: Too many Rep Power: 30	this happened way late at night, so thats why i posted on the internet, if it would have happened at 12pm i would have had no problem calling the vets the dogs still fine, i'm going to ask the docters soon, but i slept really sound until 5PM today(day off) the dog isnt in any pain! the only reason i'm worried about getting him checked out is that i'm rather poor to be honest, and after hearing a story about a dog swallowing a lightbulb, i have a feeling that my dog will probably pull through, i'm pretty sure he didn't eat the twist tie, but then better safe then sorry sorry about the constant "anyways" ill keep my eyes on that from now on, anyways ive got to get to bed soon Last edited by Ottobon; March 29th, 2007 at 01:32 AM..

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March 30th, 2007, 04:24 AM	#19
tigger Joined: Dec 11th, 2006 Last Online: November 21st, 2008 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 2,267 Car: '78 Ford, '74 Yamaha, '74 Honda Rep Power: 25	I've got a thirty pound dog that eats all sorts of crap, like water bottles lol. I think your dog will be fine, but it's always good to get a vets opinion.