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Offline Jeanette

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Help please for something stuck
« on: January 01, 2009, 01:48:38 PM »
Oh what a start to the New Year, I think Indie's eaten something and got it stuck but have no idea what she has eaten as the the floors are clear, she keeps heaving as though to be sick and making thretching (sp) noises.   Have rang the vets and they asked if she was breathing and the answer was obviously yes and to see if she would eat something, I gave her some biscuits whilst on the phone and the vet said it wasn't an emergency and to see them tomorrow if she's still doing it.

If something is stuck, can anyone give me any ideas on how to shift it.   I've looked in her mouth but can't see anything and she still keeps making the noises.

Any help appreciated right now as I'm on my own so panicking.   



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Re: Help please for something stuck
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2009, 01:50:53 PM »
We had similar with Harriet and it was a piece of dog kibble stuck in her throat - the vet had to put his fingers right down her throat to dislodge it.
Is Indie still retching? 
Not sure what to advise, as I totally panicked and raced to the vet!
Try and stay calm though.... (easier said than done!)
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Re: Help please for something stuck
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2009, 01:52:00 PM »
PS  She won't even move and told the vets that and yes she is still making strange noises.

She was in the bathroom with me when it started whilst I was in the bath so can't think what must have been on the floor in there as its clear. 



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Re: Help please for something stuck
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2009, 01:52:26 PM »
I think I would try getting her to eat something bulky which might push whatever it is down, but to be honest I would be happier getting her to the vet.

I think they will see her (at a price!) if you insist, surely?

Could it be the start of kennel cough? Sorry, I have no experience of that. If it is then manage it at home with tixylix (?sp)

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Re: Help please for something stuck
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2009, 01:54:02 PM »
Gonna try some lumps of cheese and she usually swallows that whole.    Feel like I'm having a panic attack myself



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Re: Help please for something stuck
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2009, 01:55:41 PM »
I'd phone the vet back, and if they refuse to see you phone a different vet!
They can't expect to leave a dog potentially choking for 24 hours surely!
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Re: Help please for something stuck
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2009, 02:01:39 PM »
we re going, she cant breath



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Re: Help please for something stuck
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2009, 02:02:34 PM »
 :o i Hope she's ok Jeanette  :luv:

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Re: Help please for something stuck
« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2009, 02:05:39 PM »
Bloomin heck Jeanette  :o  Really hope she is ok!  :-*




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Re: Help please for something stuck
« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2009, 02:06:49 PM »
Oh goodness, I hope she is ok  :-\

It can be a symptom of kennel cough which is perhaps why the vet didn't deem it as an emergency earlier. What a worry  :-\
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Re: Help please for something stuck
« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2009, 02:13:50 PM »
Oh Jeanette, just came on here to see how everyone was and your having an awful start to new year.  I guess you have left for the vets, just to say I'm thinking of you and hope you have good news at the vets. S&W


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Re: Help please for something stuck
« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2009, 02:19:54 PM »
oh i really hope shes ok and you managed to get to the vets
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Re: Help please for something stuck
« Reply #12 on: January 01, 2009, 02:22:54 PM »
OMG  jeanette  :o

hope indie  :-*  and you are ok  :-*

will check back on here later.
praying she is ok .
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Re: Help please for something stuck
« Reply #13 on: January 01, 2009, 02:23:08 PM »
Oh Jeannette, let us know how you get on won't you.
Everything crossed here for you.
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Re: Help please for something stuck
« Reply #14 on: January 01, 2009, 02:25:49 PM »
Only just found this  :'( .
Sending positive thoughts for you and Indie. Will check back later to see how things are.
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