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Austin's Mama · 05-31-2006, 09:03 AM

Okay this is a bit gross but it has to be asked! Normally, we have a closed bathroom door policy since Austin just loves to get into the trash - especially used tampons- but we accidently left it open...BIG MISTAKE! I woke up in the middle of the night and noticed he was chewing on something so I reached down to see what is was and well....it was a used tampon! YUCK! He went all "gremlin" on me and before I knew it...he ate it!!!!

Okay so here is the question....I know what goes in must come out...but WILL this come out? Should I take him to the vet? I KNOW this sounds silly but his vet is SO CUTE and I can't imagine TELLING him what he ate! But I will if I have to....after all he is my baby!

shecass · 05-31-2006, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Austin's Mama

Okay this is a bit gross but it has to be asked! Normally, we have a closed bathroom door policy since Austin just loves to get into the trash - especially used tampons- but we accidently left it open...BIG MISTAKE! I woke up in the middle of the night and noticed he was chewing on something so I reached down to see what is was and well....it was a used tampon! YUCK! He went all "gremlin" on me and before I knew it...he ate it!!!!

Okay so here is the question....I know what goes in must come out...but WILL this come out? Should I take him to the vet? I KNOW this sounds silly but his vet is SO CUTE and I can't imagine TELLING him what he ate! But I will if I have to....after all he is my baby!

I would call the vet and see what they suggest. Talk about nasty. Mine would probably do the same thing giving the chance. Wyatt likes my undies, I try to make sure that they are in the hamper in between clothes so that he can't pull them out. I've had to throw several away and it's almost time to buy more.

chachi · 05-31-2006, 09:06 AM

It wll most lkely come out dont worry. My Jewels does has ate them and it totally grosses my husband out.

dolcegal2002 · 05-31-2006, 09:08 AM

i dont know much but i do know that a tampon is a big piece of cottom, you should call the vet because there may be some "vacteria" (lets not get into more details) that may harm him??

i better be careful then

rrosenberry · 05-31-2006, 09:10 AM

OMG!

that is nasty! I cracked up at your " he went all Gremlin on me" !

I have experienced that, mine was with a poor bunny..

bchgirl · 05-31-2006, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

My Jewels does has ate them and it totally grosses my husband out.

Ya don't say....makes me feel a little queasy myself. Please God, don't allow Ramsey to discover the delicious appeal of used tampons....I'll accept eating goose poops if you can arrange for the other. Amen

mustangbee · 05-31-2006, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

Ya don't say....makes me feel a little queasy myself. Please God, don't allow Ramsey to discover the delicious appeal of used tampons....I'll accept eating goose poops if you can arrange for the other. Amen

Patti · 05-31-2006, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

Ya don't say....makes me feel a little queasy myself. Please God, don't allow Ramsey to discover the delicious appeal of used tampons....I'll accept eating goose poops if you can arrange for the other. Amen

I hope your prayers are answered. I don't think it's a lot to ask!

bchgirl · 05-31-2006, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Patti

I hope your prayers are answered. I don't think it's a lot to ask!

Oh Lord, me too, Patti. For good measure, God if you're still considering my prayer... I will now even accept goose poop breathe kisses without complaint.

Lacy's Mom · 05-31-2006, 12:42 PM

I would definitely be worried about bowel obstruction. You might give it 24 hours to see if he passes it, but if not I would take him in.

colby&sadee mom · 05-31-2006, 12:50 PM

I completely know what you are talking about! My Sadee will do the same thing and it is so gross. I dont know why they do that.

stinky · 05-31-2006, 01:32 PM

I was expecting the common and frequent “my baby ate it’s own poop.” I did not see that coming….wow….gross…but totally unsurprising at the same time. They have this perverted fetish with those types of things.

I would call a random vet out of the phone book (not the cute one), just to be on the safe side.

azkaty · 05-31-2006, 07:29 PM

This is not funny.. I took my much bigger golden to the ER , and they had to induce vomiting.. if that item stays in your yorkies stomach-- you could lose him. Cotton swells up. It will not come out the other end.. do not delay--go to your vet!

Austin's Mama · 06-02-2006, 10:31 AM

Sorry it took a couple of days to reply but here is the update on "the incident"....I decided to call the vet and ask about what could happen, etc....so if this ever happens to any of yall this is what yall should do....it COULD be dangereous but it is always better to see if it passes naturally instead of inducung vomiting of having any medical intervention. After about 24 hours if it hasn't passed, or if your baby is lethargic, not eating, not pooping or is vomiting...immediately take him to the vet. However, if he isn't acting any different, wait another 24 hours and see if it has passed. If it STILL has not passed after about 2 days....TAKE HIM TO THE VET...it could be dangerous if he doesn't "dispose" of it!

Austin's Mama · 06-02-2006, 10:40 AM

I almost forgot! I searched the backyard and found the tampon in his poop about 30 hours after he ate it! The things we do for our babies!

and by the way this is for all the support!

05-31-2006, 09:03 AM	#1
Austin's Mama Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 26	Yucky! Why did he EAT it??!! Okay this is a bit gross but it has to be asked! Normally, we have a closed bathroom door policy since Austin just loves to get into the trash - especially used tampons- but we accidently left it open...BIG MISTAKE! I woke up in the middle of the night and noticed he was chewing on something so I reached down to see what is was and well....it was a used tampon! YUCK! He went all "gremlin" on me and before I knew it...he ate it!!!! Okay so here is the question....I know what goes in must come out...but WILL this come out? Should I take him to the vet? I KNOW this sounds silly but his vet is SO CUTE and I can't imagine TELLING him what he ate! But I will if I have to....after all he is my baby! __________________ Tara and Austin Tacious

05-31-2006, 09:06 AM	#3
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	It wll most lkely come out dont worry. My Jewels does has ate them and it totally grosses my husband out. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

05-31-2006, 09:10 AM	#5
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	OMG! that is nasty! I cracked up at your " he went all Gremlin on me" ! I have experienced that, mine was with a poor bunny.. __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

05-31-2006, 01:32 PM	#12
stinky YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 491	I was expecting the common and frequent “my baby ate it’s own poop.” I did not see that coming….wow….gross…but totally unsurprising at the same time. They have this perverted fetish with those types of things. I would call a random vet out of the phone book (not the cute one), just to be on the safe side. __________________ Liz & Ginger Last edited by stinky; 05-31-2006 at 01:34 PM.

05-31-2006, 07:29 PM	#13
azkaty & "The Bunny" Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 806	This is not funny.. I took my much bigger golden to the ER , and they had to induce vomiting.. if that item stays in your yorkies stomach-- you could lose him. Cotton swells up. It will not come out the other end.. do not delay--go to your vet! __________________ Katy

05-31-2006, 09:08 AM	#4
dolcegal2002 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: london and nyc Posts: 102	i dont know much but i do know that a tampon is a big piece of cottom, you should call the vet because there may be some "vacteria" (lets not get into more details) that may harm him?? i better be careful then

05-31-2006, 12:42 PM	#10
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	I would definitely be worried about bowel obstruction. You might give it 24 hours to see if he passes it, but if not I would take him in.

05-31-2006, 12:50 PM	#11
colby&sadee mom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Durant Posts: 43	I completely know what you are talking about! My Sadee will do the same thing and it is so gross. I dont know why they do that.

06-02-2006, 10:31 AM	#14
Austin's Mama Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 26	Sorry it took a couple of days to reply but here is the update on "the incident"....I decided to call the vet and ask about what could happen, etc....so if this ever happens to any of yall this is what yall should do....it COULD be dangereous but it is always better to see if it passes naturally instead of inducung vomiting of having any medical intervention. After about 24 hours if it hasn't passed, or if your baby is lethargic, not eating, not pooping or is vomiting...immediately take him to the vet. However, if he isn't acting any different, wait another 24 hours and see if it has passed. If it STILL has not passed after about 2 days....TAKE HIM TO THE VET...it could be dangerous if he doesn't "dispose" of it! __________________ Tara and Austin Tacious

06-02-2006, 10:40 AM	#15
Austin's Mama Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 26	I almost forgot! I searched the backyard and found the tampon in his poop about 30 hours after he ate it! The things we do for our babies! and by the way this is for all the support! __________________ Tara and Austin Tacious