{"id":272,"date":"2016-09-26T12:04:53","date_gmt":"2016-09-26T18:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/?p=272"},"modified":"2022-03-29T14:14:40","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T20:14:40","slug":"gi-obstruction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/gi-obstruction\/","title":{"rendered":"My Pet Ate What? GI Obstruction in Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CHAH_iStock_22885534_LARGE-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Sad Basset Hound waiting at the Door\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CHAH_iStock_22885534_LARGE-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CHAH_iStock_22885534_LARGE-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/CHAH_iStock_22885534_LARGE-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Every pet owner knows how much pets enjoy food. Unfortunately, sometimes this love of chewing and swallowing can get our pets into trouble, particularly when they ingest something inedible causing\u00a0a\u00a0GI obstruction. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many cases, something a dog or cat ate will pass through the digestive tract with little to no trouble, but this is not always true. Any object can become lodged in a pet\u2019s gastrointestinal (GI) tract (esophagus, stomach, or intestine), creating problems at any point along the way, including, the destruction of the area of the intestines where the foreign material is lodged.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An obstruction can also affect the GI tract by affecting the flow of fluid and food from the stomach to the small intestine, or by affecting the flow of fluid and food through the intestines to the bowel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If left untreated, an obstruction of the GI tract can lead to fatal complications, including, perforation of the intestine or bowel. It is important to know how to protect your pet from eating something it shouldn\u2019t, as well as how to recognize the symptoms of a GI obstruction, in the event your pet does get into this trouble.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Warning Signs<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/#contact\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give us a call<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or bring your pet in if you suspect he or she has swallowed something it shouldn\u2019t have or you observe any of the following signs of GI blockage:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Straining to defecate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lethargy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distended abdomen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark, tar-like stool<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive drooling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burping<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unwillingness to lie down<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hiding (especially cats)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you observe an object protruding from your pet\u2019s anus, do not attempt to pull it out, as this could do irreparable damage to your pet\u2019s intestines and bowel. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/#contact\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> immediately. \u00a0In the event we are closed, contact the nearest pet ER. \u00a0A GI blockage should always be considered an emergency.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Diagnosis and Treatment<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A thorough exam, x-rays and\/or ultrasounds are generally ordered to diagnose a GI obstruction in pets. Bloodwork may also be needed to check for anemia or infection. \u00a0Depending on the item and its location, we may wait for it to pass, induce vomiting, or remove it surgically. Pets may also need to be treated for dehydration, vomiting, and secondary infection. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If treated promptly, most pets can recover without complications. \u00a0If not treated promptly, the blockage can be fatal in a relatively short period of time. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Preventing GI Obstruction in Pets<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The list of household objects retrieved from inside the digestive tract of pets each year is nothing short of mind-boggling. Among the most common items:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Socks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Towels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">String<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental floss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yarn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Underwear <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair ties &amp; rubber bands<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fragments of rawhide chews<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fragments of chew toys &amp; balls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plush toys, toy stuffing &amp; squeakers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plastic toys (nerf darts &amp; LEGOs, especially)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrapping paper &amp; ribbon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tinsel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Batteries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sticks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rocks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mulch <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While eating any of these items can pose big problems, dental floss and string add another complication, as they can get hooked on part of the intestine while traveling through the GI tract, causing the intestine to tear or shorten in an accordion-like fashion resulting in damage that may not be repairable. \u00a0Another reason not to pull on anything sticking out of your pet\u2019s anus. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a variety of reasons why a pet may ingest something he or she shouldn\u2019t, including, youth, curiosity, and boredom. Use the following tactics to protect your four-legged friend from the dire effects of an intestinal blockage:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puppies and many adult dogs are notorious for chewing on and swallowing anything they can get their teeth on, so it\u2019s important to keep all small, inedible objects off the floor and low-lying tables and shelves. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not leave clothing, towels and throws where your pet can get to them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the toys you provide your pet are too large to swallow and are not easily ripped apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ALWAYS supervise your pet when he or she is chewing on, or playing with, a dental treat, chew or toy of any kind.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be careful to keep string, tinsel, dental floss, and ribbon up and away from your pet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep trash containers closed and in a non-accessible location.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid giving bones or brittle rawhide to your dog. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your dog\u2019s safety, make sure he or she has learned and will respond to the \u201cdrop it\u201d or \u201cleave it\u201d command. If you are having difficulty with this or other aspects of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/blog\/a-well-trained-dog-is-a-happy-dog-obedience-care-at-lone-tree-veterinary-medical-center\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obedience training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ask us about our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/services\/pet-behavior-training.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canine Academy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> training programs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your team at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonetreevet.com\/our-practice\/about-us.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> welcomes your questions and concerns regarding GI obstruction in pets.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every pet owner knows how much pets enjoy food. 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