Dogs are man's best friends. They accompany us and bring us infinite happiness and joy. However, as dog owners, we are also responsible for the health of our dogs, including their diet, exercise, etc. Today, we will discuss what to do if the puppy cannot digest the bones and cannot pull them out.
When dogs eat When it comes to bones, we need to pay attention to the following points:
1. Provide dogs with chewable bones.
Bone chewing is a way for dogs to release stress and anxiety, while also helping to reduce breath odor.
But not all bones are suitable for dogs to eat.
For example, bones with smaller structures and higher hardness, such as chicken bones and duck bones, can easily scratch internal organs such as the mouth, esophagus, and stomach, and even lead to dangers such as broken teeth and gastrointestinal tract rupture in dogs.
Therefore, it is recommended that dog owners provide their pets with chewy beef bones, lamb bones, etc.
2. Handle and preserve bones carefully.
When preparing bones for dogs, it is necessary to remove excess fat and meat so that dogs can get safer and cleaner food. =
At the same time, when preserving bones, avoid contact with moisture and bacteria to avoid affecting the dog’s health.
It is recommended to cut the bones into smaller pieces, package them and store them in the refrigerator for no more than a week.
If your pet accidentally swallows a bone and finds that the puppy cannot digest the bone and cannot pull it out, you need to take timely and effective treatment measures.
1. Observe the dog’s mental condition.
If the dog is in good spirits and has no symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, etc., it means that the bone is in the stomach. At this time, you need to wait for the bone to be naturally digested and excreted by the muscle and stomach power.
Pay attention to diet and avoid eating too much or too little, so as not to affect gastrointestinal motility.
2. To resolve phlegm and spit out the bones.
If your dog is in poor mental condition, vomits frequently, and has abnormal bowel movements, medical treatment is required.
At this time, you need to use medicine to promote gastrointestinal motility. At the same time, you can also try to spit out the bones by using the method of reducing phlegm and spitting.
The specific operation method is as follows: use dilute salt water (30 grams(salt + 1000 ml of water), feed the dog to drink, and constantly urge the dog to spit out the bones.
It should be noted that this method is only suitable for dogs that swallow smaller, softer bones.
3. Surgical treatment.
If the dog's condition is severe and the bone cannot be excreted through natural defecation or phlegm spitting, surgical treatment is required.
The surgery will be performed under anesthesia and the bone can be removed safely and effectively.
After surgery, the pet needs to be Appropriate recovery care, including pain relief, oral anti-inflammatories, and cleaning of incisions.
In short, it is a relatively common case for puppies to eat bones without digesting them and unable to pull them out.
Dog owners should always pay attention to their pets, pay attention to their health and daily eating habits, and avoid health problems caused by inappropriate eating habits.
If a pet encounters such a situation, we can take corresponding treatment methods according to the dog's mental state and specific symptoms to ensure that they can recover as soon as possible and continue to be our loyal partners and accompany us every step of the way. A time.