Re: Beeper Swallowed Nylon

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I went through this a while back with my Shakiti.  He ate about a foot of dental floss.  We were lucky in that I saw him just as he did it so I took him to the vet right away.  They gave him something to make it come back up but it took almost all day.  The poor thing didn't want to eat at all for a couple of days after that but I finger fed him the A/D.  If he's already passed some of it then this probably wouldn't be an option.   I'd watch him carefully.  I would take him back to the vet's at any sign of pain or discomfort.  The fact that he's passed some of it is a good sign...i know this is gross - but could it have really been more than 4"?  When Shakiti barfed up the dental floss it looked like only a few inches until we stretched it out.    I know very well this is not a fun thing to go through.  I hope so much that Beeper will be ok.   elizabeth   In a message dated 10/22/2006 11:10:50 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Sharon, You must be so nervous waiting and watching to see if there are any complications with that darn string!  Someone on the list just went through a nasty episode with dental floss.  I'm trying to remember who that was and what they did.  I do remember a visit to the vet.  I'll try to look through the archives and see what I come up with.  Are you sure that he didn't chew off just the 4" and the rest is laying around on the floor somewhere? Nina Sharon Siders wrote: > Beeper swallowed about 12" of nylon string from one of his toys.  Has > passed by way of a bowel movement about 4".  Have called the emergency > vet in Verona, Va. and was informed that if Beep's appetite remains > good; he continues to drink water; he continues to go to the bathroom, > everything should work itself out of his system. >  > If anyone out there that has had a similar experience, please let me > know of any details; e.g., any other thing for which I should be aware > and/or for which I should look!!  Please let me know. >  > Sharon Siders