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My dog just ate half of a toothpick. This happened Saturday,

 
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My dog just ate half of a toothpick. This happened Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 12:10 AM central time zone.

He is a beabull(half beagle/half english bulldog). He weighs about 30 pounds.

What should I do or monitor for the next 24 hours?

 

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Type of Animal: Beabull
Gender: Male
Age: 2
Name of Dog: PLuto

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I gave him some milk with bread already.

Submitted: 321 days and 18 hours ago.
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Expert:  ERvetguy replied321 days and 18 hours ago.


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Good evening/morning!

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How is Pluto doing now?

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Does he show any signs of being nauseous or gagging?

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I would monitor for vomiting and abdominal pain. You can give him a large meal of rice and boiled chicken to allow the toothpick to continue to move through the GI tract.

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Please keep me informed of his status, I am a ER vet that is on the rest of the night, I will wait your response.

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Thanks!

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He seems to be fine at the current moment. No gagging or nauseous sign. He is playing with his toy at the moment. I will give him some rice and chicken tomorrow.

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Expert:  ERvetguy replied321 days and 17 hours ago.

Great! If possible to offer food earlier then that would be better. Please keep me informed of his status.

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Expert:  ERvetguy replied320 days and 19 hours ago.

Please do not forget to rate my response to your question and let me know if there is anything else I can help you with!

Customer replied319 days and 8 hours ago.

Thanks for your suggestion! Pluto seems to be doing great. Yesterday, I fed him rice and chicken in the morning. He was delighted with a change in the menu!

Thank you so much!

Expert:  ERvetguy replied318 days and 23 hours ago.

How is Pluto doing? Any vomiting, discomfort... is he eating well?

 
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