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beccabeth · 01-07-2013, 07:41 PM

Pippa is 9 months old and weighs 4 pounds. She just ate a chunk of my memory foam pillow. I would say the chunk is about 2 inches long and 1 inch wide. Any experiences with this? I'm trying to decide if I should call the vet this time of night, or wait to see if she has any troubles from it. This is my first time owning a dog ever, so any help would be appreciated!

dawn27 · 01-07-2013, 08:18 PM

OMG...

what! My first instinct would be to wait it out and see if it comes out the other end.... but my gut feeling is she needs to be seen asap. If it makes its way into her bowels there could be some major, major obstruction issues.

She will more than likely need surgery to remove it. Im sure it can wait til the morning but no later, dont put it off any longer than you have to.

yorkietalkjilly · 01-07-2013, 08:26 PM

I think I would get her in ASAP, too. Something like that could easily cause an obstruction I am thinking. Perhaps if they can reach it while it is still in the stomach with a scope, it won't require real surgery.

kjc · 01-07-2013, 08:28 PM

I'd have her seen asap... that foam is so dense it could also cause dehydration... the sooner the better for her to see the vet...

Lap Princess · 01-07-2013, 08:53 PM

Oh wow! Go to the emergency vet now. That's NOT good.

beccabeth · 01-07-2013, 09:17 PM

Thanks for the advice guys. I did call the vet and he told me to watch her very closely tonight. If she started vomiting or showing pain, he told me to bring her right in. Otherwise, I am to call first thing tomorrow morning to get her in for an x-ray and possible endoscopy.

That was an awkward phone call to make at midnight, since the vet on call is the parent of one of my first-grade students. He probably thinks I'm a dork right now, but oh well.

Verbena · 01-07-2013, 09:22 PM

I was checking in to see if you went to the vet and how she is? I hope all is good

Lil Sis · 01-08-2013, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by beccabeth

Thanks for the advice guys. I did call the vet and he told me to watch her very closely tonight. If she started vomiting or showing pain, he told me to bring her right in. Otherwise, I am to call first thing tomorrow morning to get her in for an x-ray and possible endoscopy.

That was an awkward phone call to make at midnight, since the vet on call is the parent of one of my first-grade students. He probably thinks I'm a dork right now, but oh well.

don't worry... I am sure he has heard a lot worst!!! Id rather be dork of a live and healthy dog then the alternative

Please keep us posted!

rubymoon2072 · 01-08-2013, 06:26 AM

well better to sound like a dork and besides im sure the vet has gotten these calls before. i hope she is doing ok today.

kjc · 01-08-2013, 07:22 AM

Checking in for an update... hope all is well!

sandy simpson · 01-08-2013, 07:35 AM

I am praying for that foam to come out the other end. If she didn't eat too much and it goes right through she may be ok. That foam stuff is real soft with no rough edges so perhaps she will be fine. Oh please Lord, get this little dog to run that mess through her system immediately.

OwnedByJezebel · 01-08-2013, 08:14 AM

If one of my pups did this, I would have them scoped immediately before it could make it to the intestines and cause major problems. I would also be concerned about the effect that stomach acid would have on the polyurethane foam. It could break it down back to its components, which are pretty nasty things, like isocyanates and amine catalysts.

chachi · 01-08-2013, 08:35 AM

I hope everything works out your doing as your vet said to do so hopefully it passes without problems

Yorkiemom1 · 01-08-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by beccabeth

Thanks for the advice guys. I did call the vet and he told me to watch her very closely tonight. If she started vomiting or showing pain, he told me to bring her right in. Otherwise, I am to call first thing tomorrow morning to get her in for an x-ray and possible endoscopy.

That was an awkward phone call to make at midnight, since the vet on call is the parent of one of my first-grade students. He probably thinks I'm a dork right now, but oh well.

Please be sure you follow up with the xrays and possible endoscopy....this is really important!

Verbena · 01-08-2013, 08:37 PM

Checking to see how the pup is doing?

01-07-2013, 07:41 PM	#1
beccabeth YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2012 Location: Georgetown, In, USA Posts: 4	My Yorkie puppy ate Memory Foam! Pippa is 9 months old and weighs 4 pounds. She just ate a chunk of my memory foam pillow. I would say the chunk is about 2 inches long and 1 inch wide. Any experiences with this? I'm trying to decide if I should call the vet this time of night, or wait to see if she has any troubles from it. This is my first time owning a dog ever, so any help would be appreciated!

01-07-2013, 08:18 PM	#2
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	OMG... what! My first instinct would be to wait it out and see if it comes out the other end.... but my gut feeling is she needs to be seen asap. If it makes its way into her bowels there could be some major, major obstruction issues. She will more than likely need surgery to remove it. Im sure it can wait til the morning but no later, dont put it off any longer than you have to. __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.

01-07-2013, 08:26 PM	#3
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	I think I would get her in ASAP, too. Something like that could easily cause an obstruction I am thinking. Perhaps if they can reach it while it is still in the stomach with a scope, it won't require real surgery. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

01-07-2013, 08:28 PM	#4
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,865	I'd have her seen asap... that foam is so dense it could also cause dehydration... the sooner the better for her to see the vet... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

01-07-2013, 08:53 PM	#5
Lap Princess Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: with my Yorklet! Posts: 1,356	Oh wow! Go to the emergency vet now. That's NOT good. __________________ _______________________________________ Inga - Loved by Lexie

01-07-2013, 09:17 PM	#6
beccabeth YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2012 Location: Georgetown, In, USA Posts: 4	Thanks for the advice guys. I did call the vet and he told me to watch her very closely tonight. If she started vomiting or showing pain, he told me to bring her right in. Otherwise, I am to call first thing tomorrow morning to get her in for an x-ray and possible endoscopy. That was an awkward phone call to make at midnight, since the vet on call is the parent of one of my first-grade students. He probably thinks I'm a dork right now, but oh well.

01-07-2013, 09:22 PM	#7
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	I was checking in to see if you went to the vet and how she is? I hope all is good __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

01-08-2013, 06:26 AM	#9
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	well better to sound like a dork and besides im sure the vet has gotten these calls before. i hope she is doing ok today. __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

01-08-2013, 07:22 AM	#10
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,865	Checking in for an update... hope all is well! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

01-08-2013, 07:35 AM	#11
sandy simpson YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: santee, california Posts: 2,123 Blog Entries: 1	I am praying for that foam to come out the other end. If she didn't eat too much and it goes right through she may be ok. That foam stuff is real soft with no rough edges so perhaps she will be fine. Oh please Lord, get this little dog to run that mess through her system immediately.

01-08-2013, 08:14 AM	#12
OwnedByJezebel YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,921	If one of my pups did this, I would have them scoped immediately before it could make it to the intestines and cause major problems. I would also be concerned about the effect that stomach acid would have on the polyurethane foam. It could break it down back to its components, which are pretty nasty things, like isocyanates and amine catalysts. __________________ Life is merrier with a Yorkshire Terrier! Jezebel & Chuy ... RIP: Barkley Loosie & Sassy

01-08-2013, 08:35 AM	#13
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I hope everything works out your doing as your vet said to do so hopefully it passes without problems __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-08-2013, 08:37 PM	#15
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	Checking to see how the pup is doing? __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern