MsKatie Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 (edited) As those of you who know Earl already know he has been a bit curious about the river stones we have had put in our back yard - well - he threw up a small one this morning but just wasn't quite his normal exuberant self and would not touch food - even cheese - so I knew something was wrong . Sure enough - on the xray - very clearly can be seen a 4cm riverstone in the first part of his intestine. The vet operated and he is fine but - what a scare - it is a long weekend here in SA this weekend so thank goodness the 24 hour vet is just around the corner - and also thank goodness for pet insurance - quote for treatment etc is between $1800 and $2200 - and he will be kept in till Tuesday mroning so it may well go up. Our task over the next few days is now to move all of the river stones and replace them with bark chips or similar as the vet said that she has seen some dogs 3 or 4 times over for this sort of thing Thank you to all of the Adelaide DOLers at the meet this afternoon - it was nice to be with people who understood how I was feeling and how worried I was Edited October 6, 2010 by KelpieHoundMum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 What a relief it has turned out okay. I'd be worried about bark chip as well, frankly. All I can think of to suggest is to use those "stuck down" stone pavers. If you are wanting to use mulch, just use pea straw or sugar cane mulch. Let us know how things go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Glad he's OK- it is a worry when they do that sort of thing ;) yep- pavers or dirt, if he likes picking up/swallowing things) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monah Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I'm so glad Earl is OK. How worrying for you, and now a big job removing all the stones!! ;) ;) The things we do for dogs....... xxxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 What a silly pup! ;) You really have to wonder what goes through their heads sometimes. I think I'd be going for something like pavers or grass, something that he cant swallow, although I would have thought you'd be pretty safe with river stones. sigh. I hope he heals up fine and stops being such a silly duffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxx'sBuddy Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 glad he is ok and glad you had insurance arent they fickle creatures, if we try to give them a tiny pill they spit it out but then they can eat a 4cm stone no problems...go figure ;) glad all is well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsKatie Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 I know - they are silly creatures - and apparently he won't link eating the stone with getting sick so will just go back and do it again The stones are around the edge of the yard and have the plastic under them so we were looking for something to stop them from doing zoomies along the fence line - thought the river stones would be ok ;) Will take ideas on board but will definitely be getting rid of the river stones ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 We missed having Earl at today's DOL meet Hope he's better soon. ;) to you and your family. BAAAAD Earl!!!!! Don't do it again ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkycat Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Great to hear that Earl is ok after surgery - we really missed him today - no Earl slobber on Jaana ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokkie Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I didn't even know.... ;) hope Earl is better soon.... give him a big hug from Nandi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 OMG, just arrived home. What a fright ! I know of a few bloodhounds who have injested stupid things, bloody curious oral critters ! all my thoughts for a good recovery. hugs, fifi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dust Angel Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Oh dear Earl! How worrying for you KHM. So glad he is ok and will recover well. I know just how you feel, i am constantly worried about Flute who will eat anything. She started vomiting one morning as i was on the phone to make sure the vet was there she vommitted up a plastic bag ;) ;) Lots of healing thoughts sent Earls way and hugs for his worried family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 All the best for Earl's recovery!! I didn't know river rocks were so tasty! Dogs will be dogs hey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Oh what a naughty boy he is! Hope he is feeling better after his op. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsKatie Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 Well- Earl is home now and feeling a bit sad and sorry for himself - but he is fine and has recovered well - bland diet for a while and keeping quiet for a couple of weeks - thank you for everyones well wishes OH is out the back preparing to move the riverstones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkycat Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Good to hear he is home and getting better - hope you have had a "talk" to him silly boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalathebear Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Glad Earl is ok - and how extra-stressful to have it happen on the long weekend! Elbie used to be addicted to tanbark so I sympathise about having a dog that eats things that he oughtn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Wishing Earl a speedy recovery . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Only just saw this thread. EARL...Dory will come around and whoop yer butt if you do it again. And then when she is done, I'll get her to hold you down so I can have a go. Naughty boy! Glad to hear he is back home and doing well. You are such a Nong, Earl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskedaway Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Good to hear that Earl is home. We missed him at the meet yesterday. That said, Akira still somehow managed to get slobber on her even without him there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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