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have 3 1/2 month old lab puppy, she might have swallowed a 2 inch bolt with nut and washer. how long will it be before we know if she is safe?

Submitted: 18 days and 7 hours ago.
Category: Dog
Value: $15
Status: CLOSED
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Pet's Gender: Female
Type of Animal: puppy

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just fed her breakfast, she ate just fine. playing and running around as usuall

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Hello,

 

You will need to give the dog metmucil, the usual dose is 1 to 5 g per pound (2 to 10 g//kg) every 12 to 24 hours. This will help encase the screw and cause less damage. Put it on top of a food your dog will normally eat.

You can also feed a few slices of buttered bread (This will help encase the screw as well and the butter will help for coating and ease it out)

You will need to keep a close eye on the stools for the next few days to make sure this passes as well. Typically this will make its way out in 2-5 days but if you do not see anything within a week, or you notice blood in the stool, loose stools, vomiting or drooling then she will need to be seen.

 

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