Intestinal Blockages in Pets Caused by Foreign Objects
Animals such as dogs, cats, and mice, have the habit of chewing loose chords, including computer cords. Other things which get chewed are plants, wool strands, plastic bags, shoes, toys, purse straps, vinyl objects, leather objects, baskets, furniture, and bed frames. Though prevention can be taken and the house can be made pet proof, there are still chances of such accidents. Some animals either pass these objects through their stool or vomit it out. Such incidents can happen anytime, and the animal may not be so lucky every time. The objects can still remain in the body even after pooping and vomiting.
Vinyl and leather materials may get stuck to the walls of the intestines. This condition is hard to be determined immediately as the animal doesn’t stop breathing or start feeling dizzy. But by close observation, if it is noted that the animal isn’t eating properly as it normally does, doesn’t excrete and lies dull on their bed the whole day long, something fishy is going on. Since the animal isn’t in serious condition, the owners need not panic. An x-ray and a blood test can determine the situation and the veterinarian can get a clear idea of what to do. If the blood test comes out normal, it indicates that the animal still has time, and the foreign object can be removed with the help of some laxatives. And if there is an indication of an infection in the blood, a sonogram or a barium x-ray can be done. The very last resort is surgery, and this should be done only when the animal refuses to eat anything. In some situations vomiting should not be induced as this could aggravate the condition. If the animal vomits by himself, it is good.
Heavy duty materials block the intestine completely. Other than blocking or sticking to the walls of the intestines, some plants can also be toxic to the animal. The owners may choose to refrain from planting such plants in their yard or home garden. Instead, most of the pets like to play in grass, so grass, especially oat grass can be grown for the animal to enjoy. Plastic bags also pose a big threat to the animal. The rustling noise of a plastic bag can make the plastic more attractive and enjoyable for the pet. Objects made out of plastic such as purses, wraps, and purses should be kept out of reach of the pet. Another precaution that can be taken is that the objects which the animals enjoy chewing can be made unattractive by spraying with bitter apple spray. They can be even cleaned with a disinfectant with a strong odor but be careful of the type of disinfectant you use, as they can be poisonous to your pet.
Many pet owners do not buy leather product such as shoes and purses any more as they are very expensive and get easily ruined by pet’s chewing on them. Shoes can be stored in high shoe racks, drawers, chests, or even better, in walk–in-closets, along with the purses. Some pets do not watch carefully where they are going, and there are chances that they could walk straight into the objects. If objects made out of glass fall from a height, it will immediately break into pieces. This is the most dangerous, because if consumed, it can lead to death very quickly. The broken glass pieces can wound the pet's internal organs, which can cause severe internal bleeding.
Even if the animal undergoes surgery, it may take a lot of time for the pet to recover from it. Pain usually comes along with the expensive surgical procedures. Pet owners deal with the situation in their own way and according to the recommendations of the vet. The best way to treat these situations is to immediately rush the pet to a veterinarian who is experienced in treating animals similar to your pet.
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