“Foreign object” is one of the most common emergency surgeries my clinic sees.
Radiographs of a stray dog brought in by animal control show a roofing nail in stomach.
Socks... for the second time in as many years.
Pinecone.
The snake who ate the snake who ate the pet rat - one inside the other inside the other on the x-ray. Snake #1 was presented for lethargy, and by the way, the owners hadn’t seen their other snake, or their pet rat in a few days, and had no idea where either could have gotten to.
Boarding dog passed a set of ladies’ undies. Mrs picks dog up from boarding, is presented with undies... which don’t belong to her.
Who knew glass doesn’t show up on x-rays? Glass tray with brownies was left on table by owners. Owners briefly leave room. Dog knocks tray from table and gulps down (chocolate!) brownies, glass chunks and all.
...Because if they don’t want you to eat it, it must be really, really good!
The dubious winner?
A lab.
But of course.
To weeks later he did the exact same thing. This time he perforated the intestines and there was nothing the vet could do. I still miss that little guy (The cat, not the vet).
I’m so glad that my Chihuahua only eats paper napkins and Kleenex! Of course, he eats kibble and dog treats as well.
Craziest thing I ever saw a pet eat was our mutt Fagan who used to spend the day in the bathroom. One day we came home to find she had eaten half the shower curtain. The vet had to open her stomach and remove the pieces.
This post makes me want to have a nervous breakdown! And for once in my life, I am GLAD we don’t have a puppy right now.