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I'm scared too death (need comfort) My baby is 7 months old a little on the larger size 8-9lbs and tonight he swallowed a huge stick of plastic. It was the red stick that comes with cheez and crackers. It is about 2-2 and a half inches long. He swallowed the whole thing!!!! I'm preying it will just pass on its own but I'm looking at another one and it looks so big. It must have just slide down his throat staight down because he is showing no signs of discomfort at all. In fact he's his normal frisky self. Is it likely that this will just pass in his poop? What worries me is that it's plastic so I can't see it breaking down. Anxiously awaiting words of hope. |
IMO Emergency vet ASAP! Too big to digest and possibility of puncture is present. Not to mention if the stomach acid starts to digest the plastic it is going to make him very sick.... Go now.... |
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Please do not wait to go to the vet! You need to get him looked at immediately! |
I have to agree. Please take him to get checked out. |
Wow - that's scarey! I hope that everything goes ok. |
For sure go the vet you can't wait for it to travel thru it could do damage at least the vet could take xray and he might tell you it will pass thru, but you can't make the determantion....I wouldn't take the chance. Keep us posted! |
Wow I am sure your at the vet right now.. I will watch for an update.. |
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I would DEF go to the vet, and even call ahead to let them know you're coming. At least you know what he swallowed and didn't have to wait until he got sick or something to realize!! That's great you saw!!! Good luck:thumbup: Keep us updated. |
Just talked to the vet I live 8 hrs away from a large city. We have 1 vet and it is 8:00 at night and a holiday to boot here. After reading your replies I called him at home. He said I could give him Hy Perox to induce vomitting t try and get him too bring it back up (which he did not recommend). He said too keep a close eye on him and if he starts getting lethargic or throwing up too bring him in , in the morning. He said there is a possibility that it may just pass. When i said i was concerned about it's size and it not breaking down enough for him too pass he said that the stomach acid could be very strong and could possibly break it down???? |
Just talked to the vet I live 8 hrs away from a large city. We have 1 vet and it is 8:00 at night and a holiday to boot here. After reading your replies I called him at home. He said I could give him Hy Perox to induce vomitting to try and get him too bring it back up (which he did not recommend). He said too keep a close eye on him and if he starts getting lethargic or throwing up too bring him in , in the morning. He said there is a possibility that it may just pass. When i said i was concerned about it's size and it not breaking down enough for him too pass he said that the stomach acid could be very strong and could possibly break it down???? Also said it may get stuck and if so then we would look at surgery. My hands are shaking like mad. Doubt I'll get much sleep tonight. |
Maybe call another vet to get an opinion, I think it's a good idea not to induce vomiting in case that makes him choke on it. Do you know if he chewed it at all or completely swallowed it whole? Any doctors on here? I'm guessing that's like a human swallowing something the size of a spoon or a popsicle stick right? You are in my thoughts!!! |
I would not recomend trying to make him vomit. Hopefully the acid will soften it to pass through his colon with no issue. If you see any blood please rush him to the pet hospital. Good luck!! Sending all my energy to your baby. |
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BanditSocks2 is right - he could def choke on a 2-1/2 inch plastic piece |
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