[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":1080},["ShallowReactive",2],{"item:\u002Fpet-health\u002Fintestinal-blockage-and-surgery-in-dogs-facts-and-prevention":3,"platform:site":508},{"id":4,"title":5,"authors":6,"body":11,"canonical":439,"category":440,"categorySlugs":448,"cid":449,"cover":450,"description":453,"extension":454,"featured":455,"language":456,"meta":457,"navigation":458,"noindex":455,"ogImage":459,"path":460,"publishedAt":461,"recipe":439,"related":462,"revisedAt":439,"seo":490,"seoDescription":453,"seoTitle":5,"sortKey":439,"sources":491,"stem":495,"tagSlugs":496,"tags":499,"translations":504,"type":505,"url":506,"__hash__":507},"platformItems\u002Fplatform\u002Fitems\u002F2568.md","When a Dog's Intestine Becomes Obstructed: A Personal Account and Guide",[7],{"name":8,"slug":9,"role":10},"Avery Wilson","avery-wilson","author",{"type":12,"value":13,"toc":425},"minimark",[14,19,23,26,29,38,44,47,59,63,66,69,112,115,118,124,129,131,135,138,167,170,174,177,180,183,189,194,196,200,203,206,209,218,224,229,231,235,238,241,244,249,254,256,260,263,266,269,275,280,282,286,289,292,295,298,302,305,308,312,323,328,332,338,344,349,354,359,364,369,374,377,382,387,392,397,402,407,412,417,420],[15,16,18],"h2",{"id":17},"a-dogs-emergency-surgery-our-story","A Dog's Emergency Surgery: Our Story",[20,21,22],"p",{},"Our family went through a scary ordeal with one of our dogs. It happened a while back, but the memory is still vivid. One morning Ryan was perfectly fine; by that afternoon, he was ill and in obvious distress. He wouldn't eat or drink, and the expression in his eyes made it clear something was seriously wrong. After a vet visit and an x-ray, we learned he had swallowed a sock, which was lodged in his intestine.",[20,24,25],{},"The vet recommended waiting briefly to see if Ryan's body could pass the sock naturally. It's crucial to understand that Ryan stayed at the veterinary clinic during this time, on the veterinarian's advice. Waiting at home with him could have been risky. A follow-up x-ray revealed that the sock had moved only a tiny distance during the waiting period. Major surgery was needed to remove the blockage from his intestine.",[20,27,28],{},"Fortunately, Ryan made it through the surgery and came back home. Although he needed gentle, careful care at first, he eventually made a full recovery. This article shares our experience with Ryan and his sock, explains what intestinal blockage in dogs involves, and serves as a cautionary tale for pet owners.",[20,30,31],{},[32,33],"img",{"alt":34,"height":35,"src":36,"width":37},"",1307,"\u002Fpics\u002F4b3694ca6026c6814a9f.webp",1600,[20,39,40],{},[41,42,43],"em",{},"Ryan during a walk before his intestinal blockage",[20,45,46],{},"Linda Crampton",[48,49,50,56],"blockquote",{},[20,51,52],{},[53,54,55],"strong",{},"Warning",[20,57,58],{},"The information in this article is intended for general interest. Anyone with concerns about a dog that may have an intestinal obstruction or who is recovering from the removal of an item should consult a veterinarian.",[15,60,62],{"id":61},"what-can-cause-intestinal-blockage-in-dogs","What Can Cause Intestinal Blockage in Dogs?",[20,64,65],{},"Ryan is a Leonberger, a breed often called a gentle giant. He was five years old when his intestinal blockage occurred and had never shown any habit of eating anything he shouldn't (except for the cats' food). We still don't know why he suddenly chose to eat a sock. Some dogs constantly battle the urge to swallow unusual items, and their owners frequently find strange objects in their pet's stool, but Ryan had never been like that. Eating just one sock was enough to create a serious problem for him.",[20,67,68],{},"Common culprits behind intestinal blockages in dogs include:",[70,71,72,76,79,82,85,88,91,94,97,100,103,106,109],"ul",{},[73,74,75],"li",{},"bones, rawhide, and sticks",[73,77,78],{},"rubber balls, golf balls, marbles, and other small balls",[73,80,81],{},"buttons and beads",[73,83,84],{},"toys",[73,86,87],{},"string",[73,89,90],{},"stones and pebbles",[73,92,93],{},"coins",[73,95,96],{},"peach pits",[73,98,99],{},"cloth",[73,101,102],{},"pantyhose and socks",[73,104,105],{},"underwear",[73,107,108],{},"batteries (quite a common cause, according to our emergency vet)",[73,110,111],{},"cat litter (if eaten in a large amount)",[20,113,114],{},"The list could go on. For instance, I've read about dogs that have eaten magazines, tampons, rubber bands, dental floss, the nipples from baby bottles, and corn cobs.",[20,116,117],{},"Certain objects pose greater risks than others. Items with sharp edges, like bone splinters, can cut the intestinal lining or the lining higher up in the digestive tract. Batteries may leak toxic chemicals if punctured by teeth. Metals and dyes can also be poisonous. String can wrap around intestinal tissue. Tampons expand when they meet moisture in the digestive tract, creating a larger blockage, and cat litter does the same.",[20,119,120],{},[32,121],{"alt":34,"height":122,"src":123,"width":37},1200,"\u002Fpics\u002Fd7cde506bc6cebc86428.webp",[20,125,126],{},[41,127,128],{},"Misha, my Labrador Retriever, and a healthy Ryan",[20,130,46],{},[15,132,134],{"id":133},"signs-that-may-indicate-an-intestinal-obstruction","Signs That May Indicate an Intestinal Obstruction",[20,136,137],{},"A blocked intestine in a dog can produce various symptoms. Your dog may:",[70,139,140,143,146,149,152,155,158,161,164],{},[73,141,142],{},"stop eating",[73,144,145],{},"stop drinking",[73,147,148],{},"have a painful abdomen, especially when touched (use very light pressure if you try this)",[73,150,151],{},"be bloated",[73,153,154],{},"be lethargic",[73,156,157],{},"drool",[73,159,160],{},"vomit",[73,162,163],{},"whine or cry",[73,165,166],{},"have trouble defecating or have diarrhea",[20,168,169],{},"Each of these symptoms can have causes other than an intestinal obstruction. For example, vomiting might result from a blockage or from other conditions, as described in the video below. Any of the symptoms listed warrant a vet visit if they don't resolve quickly, keep coming back, or are severe.",[15,171,173],{"id":172},"treating-a-canine-intestinal-obstruction","Treating a Canine Intestinal Obstruction",[20,175,176],{},"Some dogs can pass obstructions on their own, but we should never count on that happening. Even if no symptoms are showing, if you think your dog has swallowed something that could block the intestine, you should call a vet. You need to find out whether your dog requires an immediate trip to the clinic.",[20,178,179],{},"If an immediate vet visit isn't needed, you need to know how long it's safe to wait and see if the object passes. While waiting, check your pet's feces for the obstruction and watch your dog closely for any signs of an emergency. Your vet might offer tips to help move the object along.",[20,181,182],{},"If the dog is dehydrated, waiting for treatment may not be possible. After Ryan's first x-ray, his care included intravenous fluids and walks to encourage the sock to move. The second x-ray showed that surgery was necessary.",[20,184,185],{},[32,186],{"alt":34,"height":187,"src":188,"width":37},2142,"\u002Fpics\u002Fd371a50edf7090c2642f.webp",[20,190,191],{},[41,192,193],{},"My sister and Ryan at the vet clinic after the surgery; she’s tired but happy that the operation is over",[20,195,46],{},[15,197,199],{"id":198},"abdominal-surgery-in-a-dog","Abdominal Surgery in a Dog",[20,201,202],{},"The surgeon who operated on Ryan reported that his intestine was inflamed and near rupture, so we're very relieved we had the surgery when we did. Ryan's intestine had folded into an accordion shape. The muscles in the intestinal wall keep contracting when an obstruction is present, creating a wave-like motion that normally pushes material through the intestine. This can cause the intestinal wall to bunch up next to the obstruction.",[20,204,205],{},"Abdominal surgery to remove a blockage is a major operation. We were told the outcome would likely be good but that the surgery did carry risks. The surgeon mentioned that sometimes when an obstruction is near the end of the colon (the main part of the large intestine), he can open the abdomen, push the obstruction down the intestine, and then pull it out through the anus without cutting the intestine open. Unfortunately, this wasn't possible with Ryan's sock because it was stuck in his small intestine.",[20,207,208],{},"We live quite close to a vet clinic with long hours that operates seven days a week. We also live near two emergency pet clinics. The situation would have been much harder—and potentially more dangerous—if we lived in a rural area.",[48,210,211,215],{},[20,212,213],{},[53,214,55],{},[20,216,217],{},"Never try to reach into a dog's intestine yourself. Pulling an obstruction out of the intestine through the anus can be dangerous and may injure the intestinal lining.",[20,219,220],{},[32,221],{"alt":34,"height":222,"src":223,"width":37},815,"\u002Fpics\u002Fa5070f3a28005a570bec.webp",[20,225,226],{},[41,227,228],{},"Our cat Bennie and a healthy Ryan",[20,230,46],{},[15,232,234],{"id":233},"ryans-recovery-after-surgery","Ryan's Recovery After Surgery",[20,236,237],{},"Once home after his surgery, Ryan was prescribed an antibiotic, a pain reliever, and a medication to reduce stomach acid. He got two tablespoons of soft dog food several times a day, as the vet instructed, along with small amounts of water multiple times daily. We were allowed to take him for short, slow leash walks quite soon after the surgery. We had an Elizabethan collar (or cone) for him to wear to keep him from licking his stitches.",[20,239,240],{},"It was heartwarming to see Ryan showing interest in his surroundings and wagging his tail soon after he came home. One of the vets who treated him said that the first hours and the first day or two after surgery were the most critical, and that we couldn't truly relax until at least five days had passed.",[20,242,243],{},"It's important to watch for signs of fever or increasing pain during a dog's recovery from intestinal surgery. These symptoms could mean that fluid is leaking from the intestine into the abdominal cavity. The cavity is lined with a membrane called the peritoneum, which can become infected and inflamed by intestinal fluid. Inflammation of the peritoneum is called peritonitis and can be a very serious condition.",[20,245,246],{},[32,247],{"alt":34,"height":122,"src":248,"width":37},"\u002Fpics\u002Fd53def31a0f3cc316e43.webp",[20,250,251],{},[41,252,253],{},"Ryan wearing a cone (This photo was taken after a different situation from his intestinal obstruction surgery.)",[20,255,46],{},[15,257,259],{"id":258},"preventing-an-intestinal-blockage","Preventing an Intestinal Blockage",[20,261,262],{},"Please don't read about Ryan's ordeal with a sock and think, \"I'm glad my dog doesn't do things like that.\" Remember that until his emergency, Ryan had never done anything like that either! Although most intestinal blockages happen in dogs that have shown a tendency to eat dangerous items, that isn't always the case.",[20,264,265],{},"It's crucial to keep a home with a dog tidy and to store potentially dangerous objects and chemicals securely or out of reach. This matters if you have children in the family, too. When you take your socks off, they need to go in a drawer or the washing machine—a step we now follow very carefully.",[20,267,268],{},"Toys should be large enough that your dog can't swallow them. If you have cats as well as dogs, consider putting cat toys away after playtime to prevent dogs from swallowing them. They may be small enough to enter a dog's esophagus. If your dog tends to mouth dangerous objects like stones, it's time for firm training to discourage this behavior.",[20,270,271],{},[32,272],{"alt":34,"height":273,"src":274,"width":37},1195,"\u002Fpics\u002F9e88db0641abce6d764f.webp",[20,276,277],{},[41,278,279],{},"Ryan taking it easy as he recovers",[20,281,46],{},[15,283,285],{"id":284},"financial-preparation-for-pet-health-problems","Financial Preparation for Pet Health Problems",[20,287,288],{},"Ryan was seen by our own vet, another vet at the same clinic experienced in abdominal surgery, and a vet at an emergency clinic. His surgery and care were costly, especially with the emergency clinic involved.",[20,290,291],{},"The surgery took place at our vet clinic, performed by the experienced surgeon. If it had been done at the emergency clinic, it would have cost even more. Shortly after the operation, Ryan had to be transferred by stretcher to the emergency clinic, however. The surgeon was worried that he wasn't recovering from the anesthetic quickly enough. The clinic gave him pain medication and monitored him throughout the night.",[20,293,294],{},"I have a savings account for emergencies, and I also set aside money each month into a dog fund to cover vet expenses, so I could pay for Ryan's treatment. It took a while to bounce back financially, though. I would hate to be in a position where I couldn't afford a major treatment one of my pets needed. They are part of my family, and I love them all dearly.",[20,296,297],{},"If you have a pet, it's important to regularly save a small but meaningful amount for vet visits. Start as soon as the animal joins your family. Pet care insurance might help, but any plan should be examined very carefully. A particular plan may not cover all the problems a pet could face. For some treatments, the larger the animal, the higher the vet fees. Keep this in mind if you have a big animal in your family, such as a Leonberger.",[15,299,301],{"id":300},"preparing-for-emergencies-and-peace-of-mind","Preparing for Emergencies and Peace of Mind",[20,303,304],{},"Hopefully, you'll never need emergency care for your pet, but being prepared is important in case it happens. Financial preparation can give you peace of mind because you'll know you can help your pet if needed. Knowing the route to emergency clinics and their opening hours can also provide peace of mind, as it means help can be obtained quickly if necessary.",[20,306,307],{},"We all hope our pets will never face an emergency. They may never develop a major medical issue in their entire life. But if they do, having a plan to help them can improve the chances of a good outcome.",[15,309,311],{"id":310},"references-and-resources","References and Resources",[70,313,314,317,320],{},[73,315,316],{},"Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies from the ACVS (American College of Veterinary Surgeons)",[73,318,319],{},"Intestinal Obstruction in Dogs from PetMD",[73,321,322],{},"Abdominal Surgery: Post-Operative and Incisional Care from Metropolitan Veterinary Associates",[20,324,325],{},[41,326,327],{},"This article is accurate and true to the best of the author's knowledge. It is not meant to substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, or formal and individualized advice from a veterinary medical professional. Animals exhibiting signs and symptoms of distress should be seen by a veterinarian immediately.",[15,329,331],{"id":330},"questions-answers","Questions & Answers",[20,333,334,337],{},[53,335,336],{},"Question:"," How long should it take before a dog poops after abdominal surgery?",[20,339,340,343],{},[53,341,342],{},"Answer:"," It could take a few days. Your veterinarian could probably tell you what to expect if your dog has had an intestinal blockage removed.",[20,345,346,348],{},[53,347,336],{}," My lab ate my carpet. I don't have the 3,500 dollars for his surgery. What or who can help me save his life?",[20,350,351,353],{},[53,352,342],{}," I'm sorry that you're in this predicament. Surgery may not be necessary, but only a veterinarian can decide this. The vet may decide to induce vomiting. This shouldn't be done without the vet's help because the induction or process of vomiting might be dangerous. Another possibility is that the blockage will pass through and out of the intestinal tract on its own or with the vet's help. If surgery is necessary, it may not be as expensive as you think. A veterinarian must be consulted to find a solution. The consultation should be done as soon as possible.",[20,355,356,358],{},[53,357,336],{}," Our five-month-old dog ate the end of a beef hide about a week ago and has been having diarrhea for a few days. We switched to chicken and rice and sweet potato, which seemed to help, but then this afternoon it started again. What is the likelihood that the rawhide is still causing a blockage? At what point should I take her to the vet?",[20,360,361,363],{},[53,362,342],{}," I can't state the likelihood that the rawhide is causing a blockage, since I'm not a veterinarian. As a dog owner, however, I would say that it's time to take your dog to the vet now. The fact that diarrhea disappeared and then returned suggests to me that your dog has a health problem that needs to be treated. The problem may or may not be an intestinal blockage, but I think that it should be investigated.",[20,365,366,368],{},[53,367,336],{}," How much would abdominal surgery for intestinal blockage cost for a dog?",[20,370,371,373],{},[53,372,342],{}," I've deliberately avoided stating the cost of Ryan's surgery in my article. I don't want to discourage anyone from getting help for their dog if it's necessary. In addition, sharing the cost could be inappropriate because different vets may charge different prices based on location and a dog's particular features and condition. Contacting local veterinarians would probably give a better idea of the price for a specific situation.",[20,375,376],{},"The surgery may be expensive for some people, depending on income, which is why preparing financially for a potential problem is important.",[20,378,379,381],{},[53,380,336],{}," Is there anything my vet can give our Doberman to treat a blockage other than surgery?",[20,383,384,386],{},[53,385,342],{}," Only your vet can answer this question. He or she will know the position and status of the blockage and the general state of your dog's health, which will likely determine the possible treatments.",[20,388,389,391],{},[53,390,336],{}," My puppy just had this surgery on Thursday. I was wondering what food I should be feeding him to help him go to the bathroom?",[20,393,394,396],{},[53,395,342],{}," This is a question that you should ask your veterinarian. The intestine needs to be treated carefully after surgery, so it's important that you seek professional advice about diet.",[20,398,399,401],{},[53,400,336],{}," My dog had bowel surgery 13 days ago and his last poop was 4 days ago. Should I be concerned about my dog's delayed bowel movements?",[20,403,404,406],{},[53,405,342],{}," I can't answer your question since I'm not a veterinarian. If I were in your position, though, I would contact my vet to find out if the absence of poop was a problem. I advise you to do this in case your dog needs medical attention or another form of help recommended by a vet.",[20,408,409,411],{},[53,410,336],{}," \"We are allowed to take him for short; slow leash walks quite soon after the surgery.\" What exactly is 'quite soon'? What was the recovery time? How long before he was back to 100% after his surgery?",[20,413,414,416],{},[53,415,342],{}," The surgery happened some time ago, so I don't remember the exact time before Ryan's first walk or the exact time interval before he had recovered completely. It seemed to us that Ryan recovered quickly. Even if I did remember the exact times involved, however, my answer may not be relevant for you if your dog has undergone surgery for an intestinal blockage. (I hope he or she is doing well if this is the case.)",[20,418,419],{},"You need to ask your veterinarian about the periods related to your dog and his or her specific condition, if they haven't already shared this information with you. Your vet will know about factors such as your dog's overall physical condition and health and the exact nature and extent of the surgery that the dog experienced. These factors will affect the recovery time of your pet and any recommendations or predictions made by the veterinarian.",[20,421,422],{},[53,423,424],{},"© 2013 Linda Crampton",{"title":34,"searchDepth":426,"depth":426,"links":427},2,[428,429,430,431,432,433,434,435,436,437,438],{"id":17,"depth":426,"text":18},{"id":61,"depth":426,"text":62},{"id":133,"depth":426,"text":134},{"id":172,"depth":426,"text":173},{"id":198,"depth":426,"text":199},{"id":233,"depth":426,"text":234},{"id":258,"depth":426,"text":259},{"id":284,"depth":426,"text":285},{"id":300,"depth":426,"text":301},{"id":310,"depth":426,"text":311},{"id":330,"depth":426,"text":331},null,{"slug":441,"name":442,"path":443},"pet-health","Health",[444,447],{"slug":445,"name":446},"animals","Animals",{"slug":441,"name":442},[445,441],2568,{"src":451,"srcset":452,"width":122,"height":122,"alt":5},"\u002Fpics\u002F06af3f0baf36a8684ab3.webp","\u002Fpics\u002F424894113153e46bc89f.webp 400w, \u002Fpics\u002F2e4ccb5cc421090c9cef.webp 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