Did the vet actually find them imbedded in his tonsil 
or had they gone further down and he actually swallowed some?
The vet didn't say he'd found anything embedded - just reported the damage done
I've been picking splinter like bits off me all evening - they really irritate when they work through your clothing and I'd hate to have even one stuck in my throat
I'm feeling a bit better now thanks - got over my girly tears I think. I've just started a chilled bottle of 'Christmas' wine (had to wait for it to chill - much like me) and now I keep thinking of his behaviour. He was heaving sooooo hard that his little body was almost turning inside out - and the noise .......................... it was a loud constant groan/howl that I've never heard a dog do before
Poor lad was running in circles and throwing himself on the floor but still managed to wag his matted stump of a tail when I stoked him
I really miss him and just hope that he's OK at the vets. Ooops - getting tearful again - I mustn't have any more wine
Just about to post this when I saw your reply Sarah! As you can see - the wine therapy is making me worse 
