Jacey has eaten a dish sponge!! What should I do??????????

Gabby

Call the evet and ask if it is best for the dog to pass the sponge or throw it up.

I would think passing it would be best. They may suggest giving them something to induce the stool like petroleum jelly. I had one vet that suggested a tblspoon of vaseline to faciliatate the process. Of if throwing up is their suggestion you can give perxoide.

But I would not do either one without checking with evet. The sponge could cause an obstruction and surgery would be necessary.

I did a search on Greytalk about dogs swallowing stuff and didn't find anything about sponges but seems they like feminine products. The posts all said vet said to watch the dog for any bloat signs or diarrhea or loss of appetite. Some said their dogs threw up the item later.

I would still call the vet to see which end is best.

Can you give Hydrogen Peroxide? Give it outside, it will make them puke in no time.
I agree, definitely check with the evet first.
Keep us updated!

Okay, after talking to 3 different people at the e-vet, (sheesh!), they said i could induce vomiting, but since the sponge was wet she should just pass it. I'm to keep an eye on her and if she starts vomiting or suddenly develops diarrhea or seems to have abdominal pain to take her in. Why on earth did she choose the old one? It was worn out and gross!

It was tastier you silly!!!!

Good luck

I went home today at lunch to check on Jacey. I saw green in da poopies! That's good, huh?

Yep green sponge in the poop is a good sign. She must have chewed before swallowing so that is a good thing.

As for why the old one, why Mom she knew you were just going to toss it in the trash anyway.

I guess I'm lucky, mine just eat yard brownies and dirt.

Gary

has the whole sponge "passed"yet? i hope jacey is feeling okay.

I think it has all passed. I haven't seen any more green stuff. She never acted like she felt bad at all. She's just her usual adorable, sweet self. Of course, Monday, as I was folding laundry, she was standing next to me chewing something. I pried open her mouth, and she was going to town on one of Rick's earplugs! Aack! Is there anything a grey won't try to eat?

Greyhounds are very much like toddlers - many of them will put any and everything in their mouths often swallowing the item. My dogs have told me that it's in their job description to make my life as interesting and adventurous as possible.

When my husbands' grandson was living with us he was always leaving stupid little toys all over the place.Once..ok maybe 2 or even 3 times Pride ate one or more of those little plastic toy solders...you know,those green ones? Pride would eventually throw them up.It was gross!!Those dogs will eat ANYTHING!!I've never seen Paige or Blue Moon eat anything like that...but Pride would probably eat anything!!
Sandy