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Originally Posted by Lisa and Pic  I have to admit, that when I first started reading this thread this morning, my first reaction about the cotton was... Oh, that is just an "urban myth." For the life of me, I cannot imagine why a doc would recommend using cotton instead of something that could be digested, such as bread. Of course, in no way, shape or form, do I have any vet or human medical training. 
But, since there are a few testimonials about this being recommended by vets on this thread, I would love to know the history of where/when this was taught in vet school. I wonder if it is an "old school" practice and maybe not considered "best practice" any more? Anyway, since one of Piccolo's vets is "old school" I cannot wait to ask him about the history of this and also ask my newly certified friend in a human ER (MD), if he was taught anything about using cotton with glass in an Emergency Room.
Just my two cents... |
This is exactly what I was thinking too! I was thinking the bread would be digested though and not offer any protection from the glass towards the end of it's journey. But fiber is not digestable, so I guess they figured out this is the safest alternative? IDK, but I am very interested to hear what you learn from your vet and your friend.