We have steel wool in our garage, and somehow, my sister’s puppy got in. We are unsure if he consumed any of the steel wool or not – but could this harm him if he did?
I appreciate it. Thank you.
See, my biggest problem is that it is my sister’s dog and she claims she cannot afford to help him. I read hydrogen peroxide may help, so I figure I will try that. But if it gets to the point, I’ll take him and pay for the vet – because it isn’t fair for her to treat him this way.
Thank you everyone.
See, my biggest problem is that it is my sister’s dog and she claims she cannot afford to help him. I read hydrogen peroxide may help, so I figure I will try that. But if it gets to the point, I’ll take him and pay for the vet – because it isn’t fair for her to treat him this way.
Thank you everyone.
7 Answers
Can’t speak of the chemicals that are in it. If it consumed an entire pad it may cause a blockage and be too large for the dog to “pass”. As far as it being abrasive to the digestive system; when my dog ate a light bulb (yes, a light bulb) my vet had me feed her a loaf of bread. Mashed potatoes will also work. They will surround the item and help prevent cuts. Call your vet though!
Peroxide will make him vomit now and possibly give him the runs latter. If he consumed an entire pad it is very possible that it could get logged and he will not be able to pass it. I would call your local Animal Shelter/Humane Society and see if they can recommend a reasonably priced vet in your area.
Side note. There are laws in effect stating if an owner can not afford to provide proper care for an animal that the ASPCA or local enforcement can take the animal.
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Call the vet to see what they think. I could definitely see that causing blockages or irritating the intestines. You can’t trust medical advice online, so take advantage of the vet and just CALL!
ADDITION: NOOOO! DON”T INDUCE VOMITING!!! That is what hydrogen peroxide does, and it may do more damge coming back up!!! If you mess up the dosage you could do more harm than good!
CALL THE VET! IT IS FREEEEE! They can tell you if you can do anything from home and what to watch for! DON’T GIVE THE DOG ANYTHING TO TREAT IT WITHOUT TALKING TO A VET!!!!!
I actually watched an “emergency vets” on TV, where a dog ate a brillow pad. It caused a bowel obstruction. He had to have surgery. They named the dog “Brillo”. So I’d say if he DID eat steel wool, it could very possibly hurt his insides. Can you get him x-rayed? Maybe if you can catch it super early, they can get it out while it’s still in his tummy, and not trying to move through his intestines.
Good Luck!
I am pretty sure if he did eat some it would harm him. Having steel wool go though your digesive system would be very painful. You should take him to the vet and have them do an x-ray to see if he ate anything.
I would get your pup to a vet for xrays asap. Good Luck.
Yes, if you see any bleeding, vomiting, etc. take him to a vet.