Maximus swallowed a piece of plastic - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Verna · 02-17-2008, 12:52 PM

Hi. I'm a first-time dog owner. Maximus has thrown up 7 times today and the 5th time he threw up a piece of plastic about the size of the tip, if not less, of my pinky. It's really thin. His vet is not open today. Should I take him to the emergency vet? I've taken his food up and am making sure he is drinking water to keep him hydrated. Any advice is very much appreciated. Thank you.

Ellie May · 02-17-2008, 12:58 PM

I can only say what I would do.
If Ellie vomited 5 times, then threw up plastic, then kept throwing up, I would take her to the vet. Obstruction is a possibility.

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Ladymom · 02-17-2008, 01:03 PM

I would definitely take him to the vet. He may have swallowed more plastic than was vomited up and could be obstructed as Ellie May said.

Patti · 02-17-2008, 01:10 PM

Definately a trip to the er vet. Hope he is ok.

MICKEYK · 02-17-2008, 01:14 PM

please keep us updated hope your babie feels better soon

patty58 · 02-17-2008, 01:16 PM

Hi Welcome to yt. I think I would do as the others have suggested and take you little sweetie to the vet.

Verna · 02-17-2008, 01:32 PM

Thank you. Those were my thoughts too but I wanted to get some opinions from others who have puppy experience. Max eats everything he sees but he's never thrown up like this.

kalina82 · 02-17-2008, 02:46 PM

i agree. a trip to the er is in order.

4doggiemama · 02-17-2008, 03:06 PM

Our little furbabies can sure make our hearts stop in fear. I have one that eats everything in sight. I'm constantly scouring the floor looking at things through Snowboy's eyes. I still miss things and have to dig stuff out of his mouth. Toys are even a hazard. Have thrown many away. Dropped a button the other day and even before I could get a word out of my mouth or move to pick it up, Snowboy had gulped it down.

He never bothers to chew anything including his food. A brake-fast bowl hasn't even helped.

He scares me to death!

Please let us know what the ER vet says. Maximus is blessed to have you looking after him.

Joanne

IluvLucy · 02-17-2008, 03:08 PM

Any updates? I wonder how he is?

Ladymom · 02-17-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by IluvLucy

Any updates? I wonder how he is?

I was just wondering the same thing.

Boosted Panda · 02-17-2008, 08:28 PM

Chloe chewed a Soda Cup Plastic lid. I was at work and came home and she had thrown up everywhere. Doctor told me to give her lots of water and watch her over night. She was fine the next day... my carpet however was not!

Verna · 02-19-2008, 06:55 PM

I'm sorry it's taken me so long but these couple days Max has kept me busy. He's doing good now. I took him to the ER Vet right after I logged off. He doesn't have anything else in him proved by x rays. I came home that night around 11 p.m. only to have to go back at 5 a.m. because he was vomitting blood and pooped blood. My poor baby. Apparently the fluids they gave him through the body, his body did not take. I took him to his vet Monday. He's on meds and he ate his first meal today, some special food from the vet. And we have a follow up appointment tomorrow morning. But my baby is doing good, running around, playing w/toys and being himself. So thank you for your advice!

maxs_momma · 02-21-2008, 12:35 PM

So glad to hear he is feeling better please keep us updated as to what the vet says

ARCHIE · 02-21-2008, 12:52 PM

Glad things worked out for your baby.
It's so important to keep things that they can eat and not suppose to
out of reach. I know it's hard because they are into everything but
just be more aware than usuall. It will get alittle better as he grows
up. He'll run with things but not eat them, hopefully.

02-17-2008, 12:52 PM	#1
Verna Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Irving Posts: 96	Maximus swallowed a piece of plastic Hi. I'm a first-time dog owner. Maximus has thrown up 7 times today and the 5th time he threw up a piece of plastic about the size of the tip, if not less, of my pinky. It's really thin. His vet is not open today. Should I take him to the emergency vet? I've taken his food up and am making sure he is drinking water to keep him hydrated. Any advice is very much appreciated. Thank you. __________________ Maxipoo

02-17-2008, 12:58 PM	#2
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,925	I can only say what I would do. If Ellie vomited 5 times, then threw up plastic, then kept throwing up, I would take her to the vet. Obstruction is a possibility. Welcome to YorkieTalk __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

02-17-2008, 01:03 PM	#3
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,627	I would definitely take him to the vet. He may have swallowed more plastic than was vomited up and could be obstructed as Ellie May said. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ High Quality Handmade Bows for the Pampered Pooch

02-17-2008, 01:10 PM	#4
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 18,357	Definately a trip to the er vet. Hope he is ok. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

02-17-2008, 01:16 PM	#6
patty58 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 4,856	Hi Welcome to yt. I think I would do as the others have suggested and take you little sweetie to the vet. __________________ Patty, Murfee's Mommy Believe Everything Happens For A Reason

02-17-2008, 01:14 PM	#5
MICKEYK BANNED! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MI Posts: 2,052	please keep us updated hope your babie feels better soon

02-17-2008, 01:32 PM	#7
Verna Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Irving Posts: 96	Thank you. Those were my thoughts too but I wanted to get some opinions from others who have puppy experience. Max eats everything he sees but he's never thrown up like this. __________________ Maxipoo

02-17-2008, 02:46 PM	#8
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 6,660 Blog Entries: 1	i agree. a trip to the er is in order. __________________ Kellie and Morgan Girls Soccer Team Goalie!!!!

02-17-2008, 03:06 PM	#9
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 1,856	Our little furbabies can sure make our hearts stop in fear. I have one that eats everything in sight. I'm constantly scouring the floor looking at things through Snowboy's eyes. I still miss things and have to dig stuff out of his mouth. Toys are even a hazard. Have thrown many away. Dropped a button the other day and even before I could get a word out of my mouth or move to pick it up, Snowboy had gulped it down. He never bothers to chew anything including his food. A brake-fast bowl hasn't even helped. He scares me to death! Please let us know what the ER vet says. Maximus is blessed to have you looking after him. Joanne

02-17-2008, 03:08 PM	#10
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,070	Any updates? I wonder how he is? __________________ Kim , Lucy , and Rebel Proud members of the CrAzY cLuB In God we trust

02-17-2008, 08:28 PM	#12
Boosted Panda BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach Posts: 460	Chloe chewed a Soda Cup Plastic lid. I was at work and came home and she had thrown up everywhere. Doctor told me to give her lots of water and watch her over night. She was fine the next day... my carpet however was not!

02-19-2008, 06:55 PM	#13
Verna Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Irving Posts: 96	Maximus's update from vomitting plastic I'm sorry it's taken me so long but these couple days Max has kept me busy. He's doing good now. I took him to the ER Vet right after I logged off. He doesn't have anything else in him proved by x rays. I came home that night around 11 p.m. only to have to go back at 5 a.m. because he was vomitting blood and pooped blood. My poor baby. Apparently the fluids they gave him through the body, his body did not take. I took him to his vet Monday. He's on meds and he ate his first meal today, some special food from the vet. And we have a follow up appointment tomorrow morning. But my baby is doing good, running around, playing w/toys and being himself. So thank you for your advice! __________________ Maxipoo

02-21-2008, 12:35 PM	#14
maxs_momma Living life with yorkies! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,690	So glad to hear he is feeling better please keep us updated as to what the vet says __________________ Skeeta&Bella Max & Sam member's of the little gentlemens club R.I.P my little Chiquita Words can be like weapons so please be kind when you post

02-21-2008, 12:52 PM	#15
ARCHIE Owned by "Buddy" Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 10,732	Glad things worked out for your baby. It's so important to keep things that they can eat and not suppose to out of reach. I know it's hard because they are into everything but just be more aware than usuall. It will get alittle better as he grows up. He'll run with things but not eat them, hopefully. __________________ Carol Buddy ~MEMBER OF THE S.R.C. AND TEAPOT CLUB~