Originally Posted by chachi (Post 3995774)

You did demandl her to justify it and no one has to justify anything to anyone on here but admin and mods. There is no one else on here superior to them to
ask someone to justify something

Originally Posted by Ellie May (Post 3995472)

Well, I'd have to recommend calling the ER to check with them. But honestly I agree with your husband. They can't induce vomiting for sharp things. Some vets will have owners feed something soft like bread to try and engulf the sharp object. This may not be helpful though, esp. because everything churns in the stomach anyway. Some vets may also suggest feeding small meals every four to six hours to get it to move through quickly.

One of my sogs has severe pica and found glass on the floor. Even he did not swallow it. It was a tiny piece and he spit it out.

Originally Posted by chachi (Post 3995677)

I hope you continue to help others. No one on here is superior to anyone else when it comes to knowlege although sometimes it comes accross That someone is. You just have to ignore those posts and post your advice. I know if admin saw this thread theY would say the same or similar.

Originally Posted by lolassister (Post 3995701)

As someone who works in an EC- please always seek medical treatment in an emergency. If you choose to provide medical advice or suggestions- I find it absolutely imperative to provide evidence based medicine. No reason to be defensive. Provide your evidence or don't suggest options that people might follow. There's liability in that. Granted we are talking about dogs, not humans, but there is an ethical and moral responsilibity in suggesting treatment options. Please take that into consideration. I do see some defensive responses in here who are still offering suggestions without being about to support it. Please read skepticism in that from my response. It took an entire 30 seconds to google this answer. Michigan Veterinary Specialists - Gastrointestinal Foreign Body
I am not a vet. I was not trained in veterinary medicine. I would offer this- if you present to the ED with a complaint would you rather a physician willing to explain his/her reasoning or one that dismisses concern without explanation? I know where I stand, and will back up my medical suggestions with evidence. I have to. I will repeat- please seek treatment if you find yourself in a medical emergency. Or your dogs. That's why people go to school for this. Also, if newer MD's don't know about a treatment or therapy, it's likely not because they missed that day of class- it's likely because it is an outdated practice and no longer recognized as standard of care. For example- shoving a garden size tube down someone's throat to pump a stomach. Medicine is constantly evolving and changing and certain practices fall in and out of favor. No need to respond to this with inflammatory capital letters- just my 2 cents, for what they are worth. If it were either of my two guys- I'd be sitting in the EC with them. To who started this post, I hope your baby is doing well.

Originally Posted by lolassister (Post 3995703)

Also, of note, cotton balls can, in themselves, provide problems if ingested in animals this small. Proceed with caution.

Originally Posted by lolassister (Post 3995701)

As someone who works in an EC- please always seek medical treatment in an emergency. If you choose to provide medical advice or suggestions- I find it absolutely imperative to provide evidence based medicine. No reason to be defensive. Provide your evidence or don't suggest options that people might follow. There's liability in that. Granted we are talking about dogs, not humans, but there is an ethical and moral responsilibity in suggesting treatment options. Please take that into consideration. I do see some defensive responses in here who are still offering suggestions without being about to support it. Please read skepticism in that from my response. It took an entire 30 seconds to google this answer. Michigan Veterinary Specialists - Gastrointestinal Foreign Body
I am not a vet. I was not trained in veterinary medicine. I would offer this- if you present to the ED with a complaint would you rather a physician willing to explain his/her reasoning or one that dismisses concern without explanation? I know where I stand, and will back up my medical suggestions with evidence. I have to. I will repeat- please seek treatment if you find yourself in a medical emergency. Or your dogs. That's why people go to school for this. Also, if newer MD's don't know about a treatment or therapy, it's likely not because they missed that day of class- it's likely because it is an outdated practice and no longer recognized as standard of care. For example- shoving a garden size tube down someone's throat to pump a stomach. Medicine is constantly evolving and changing and certain practices fall in and out of favor. No need to respond to this with inflammatory capital letters- just my 2 cents, for what they are worth. If it were either of my two guys- I'd be sitting in the EC with them. To who started this post, I hope your baby is doing well.

Originally Posted by nanahas3 (Post 3995814)

I may be out of line here and if I am I am sorry but I felt like the post to yorkiemom1 demanding the vets name was almost like an accusation of lying. I enjoy reading posts both from yorkiemom1 and ladyjane so I have no horse in this race it is just MHO and how this post came across to me. I understand it may not of been meant that way but I also can see why yorkiemom1 took it that way. God bless all.

Originally Posted by kjc (Post 3995831)

The dog who ate Christmas tree ornaments | VetLIVE


I can understand how cotton would work... but wouldn't bread be digested before it gets pooped out? Nevermind... fiber is fiber, lol!

Originally Posted by 107barney (Post 3995836)

Maybe the type of bread matters? Or the type of cotton? Or even the peanut butter...........

Note that the vet did "research" before finding her treatment on that link. Maybe she consulted with that old thread about cotton balls and glass right here on YT!!

ROFLMAO!!!

Originally Posted by chachi (Post 3995841)

Yes but she didnt want to because she didnt want her vet critiqued and thats her perogative. You didnt just demand youve been going on and on with this. If it were me asked for a vets name I wouldnt give it either because quite frankly its no ones damn business

Originally Posted by kjc (Post 3995837)

A good idea would be to get some Tupperware cups, save the glasses for when you're at the table...

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 3995839)

OMG...hahaha

I think I might write to her and ask her where she got her information. Perhaps she has the answers I am seeking.

Another thing that concerns me about this treatment is giving milk to a dog who might be lactose intolerant. Would that cause vomiting? I get horrible sick on dairy products. I don't know how dogs are affected if they are lactose intolerant. With glass in the pup, if vomiting started, they could end up with nasty cuts.

Originally Posted by chachi (Post 3995841)

Yes but she didnt want to because she didnt want her vet critiqued and thats her perogative. You didnt just demand youve been going on and on with this. If it were me asked for a vets name I wouldnt give it either because quite frankly its no ones damn business

Originally Posted by 107barney (Post 3995844)

Maybe she got her info from Banfield, where she used to work.

Originally Posted by 107barney (Post 3995832)

I also wanted to add that there are numerous posts where posters ask questions like LJ asked. I'm sure there are people at your church or in your community you don't like and YT is the same way. We don't have to like everyone but to come out and say you think LJ was accusing YM1 of lying serves no meaningful purpose. In fact, it's just as inflammatory. If everyone is going to be so sensitive about everything then there will never be a free flow exchange of information. JMO...

Originally Posted by nanahas3 (Post 3995854)

Excuse me I do not know either of these ladies but I like many here enjoy both their posts. I just stated MHO as I am entitled to do. LadyJane and Yorkiemom1 both do a valuable service here giving advice to many of us. Now this will be my last comment on this post. Have a great and blessed day.

Originally Posted by kjc (Post 3995859)

What will you do if your dog eats glass?

If not lactose intolerant: whole wheat bread dipped in half & half, but if prone to pancreatitis, use skim milk?

If allergic to grains and lactose intolerant: No breads, use small bits of cotton with coconut oil (some vets recommended mineral or olive oil) Coconut oil will not cause pancreatitis, don't know about the mineral or olive oils.

If allergic to nuts: No peanut butter.

At the vets office they can soak the bread or cotton in barium, then follow it through the system by Xray...

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 3995863)

BTW, that link you posted had the following statement:

While this sounds like an easy pet fix-it remedy for at home, the ingestion of glass or other sharp materials is potentially deadly and needs the direct supervision of a veterinarian to monitor for signs of danger.


Pretty much sums it up for me.

Originally Posted by kjc (Post 3995880)

Oh, I never intended for anyone to treat their dog at home without vet supervision... just to keep those things in mind so when they go to the vet they could mention their dog's allergies/intolerances to the vet before any treatment is started, to prevent any complications.

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1 (Post 3995532)

This was given to me by an emergency vet when I rushed the dog to the ER. People can do whatever they choose to do...bottom line, it worked! It isnt voo-doo medicine....it was given to me by an ER vet...I would certainly hope the person whose dog swallows glass has enough sense to rush to a vet or an ER if their vet is closed....if that vet tells them to do what this vet told ME to do, they can either follow the directions or not, their choice...but it isnt a myth...it works. hahahahahahahahah.....