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Dec 17, 2009, 04:26 PM
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Dog swallowed bone
My 12mth old blue pitbull Ziggy, swallowed a pork rib bone on 12/13. Since then he has lost weight from lack of eating. However, I have been hand feeding him baked fish fillets and bread. He has vomit at least once, he has not passed anything that I have seen. I touched his stomach and he screamed. He runs and jumps up on me a little but its evident he's in discomfort. Financially, I am unable to pay a big vet bill. Can you help me with remedies ?
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Pets Expert
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Dec 17, 2009, 04:33 PM
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It sounds like the bone is lodged. There are no home remedies, only a vet visit and possibly surgery.
If you don't take him to the vet, it's likely he'll die. You'll have to find some way to get the money, it's your responsibility as a pet owner. Either that or give him to someone that can afford to pay for his care.
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Dec 17, 2009, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Altenweg
It sounds like the bone is lodged. There are no home remedies, only a vet visit and possibly surgery.
If you don't take him to the vet, it's likely he'll die. You'll have to find some way to get the money, it's your responsibility as a pet owner. Either that or give him to someone that can afford to pay for his care.
Ok, I will take your advice, thanks for your response. This just happened at a bad time, I have just moved us into a knew home and coming up with $1,500 - $2,500 is just almost impossible.
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Dec 17, 2009, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ZiggyBlue
Ok, I will take your advice, thanks for your response. This just happened at a bad time, I have just moved us into a knew home and coming up with $1,500 - $2,500 is just almost impossible.
I understand, I really do. I know that vet bills can be outrageous. Ask the vet if he/she is willing to do a payment plan, most will, especially for a large bill.
This little guy really needs to get in right away. This is serious, especially if he hasn't had a bowel movement since it happened. The bone is likely lodged. It will only get worse.
Please let us know how it goes. I hope that everything works out.
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Dec 17, 2009, 07:11 PM
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This needs to be addressed. Please call around and try to find a vet that will work out a payment plan.
They will probably want to do various things, mainly x-rays. Because it is a bone they should be able to see it, and not need to do a barium series to determine where the blockage is. If they determined it is a blockage, the only real option is surgery.
Please do this as soon as possible. Do not wait until morning.
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