Dog swallowed something- advice/experience/knowledge?

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I have no idea what she swallowed- it was big enough that it got stuck in her throat. I managed to get a look at it when I was trying to get it out. All I could tell is that it was plastic, roughly the size of a half-dollar, and it had jagged edges. 

She managed to swallow it before I could get it out. Now the problem I have is that her stomach can't break it down (it's pretty thick plastic from what I could tell and she probably can't throw it up again (it's too big) without choking, and it's jagged, which means that it could puncture something. 

I strongly, strongly feel that she needs to go to the vet, but of course, my parents want to "wait and see what happens". Does anyone have some expereince/advice/knowledge about whether or not she'll be able to get something that large out of her system without damaging anything?

Kaye · Accepted Answer

Ask your parents if they'd rather spend a couple hundred dollars on xrays and potential surgery now or a couple thousand dollars should the jagged piece of plastic puncture or tear her stomach and/or intestines.
It's always safer and smarter to be proactive. Take care of the situation now before it has a chance to get worse. At best you'll have to pay a hundred or so for xrays. If you let it get as bad as it could get you could end up paying thousands for major surgery, medicine and hospital care.

peacelovemusic234 · Answer

It's ALWAYS safer to go to the vet. I imagine it's uncomfortable for your dog. No need to totally freak out, but it's a really really good idea to take it to the vet.

Texas Rottie · Answer

Yeah, lets wait and see what happens.....the dog will die, that is what happens!  LOVELY!

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Dog swallowed something- advice/experience/knowledge?

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