We recommend TRIFEXIS, a monthly pill for flea and heartworm prevention.
It not only kills fleas fast, but also deworms your pet against hook worms, round worms and whip worms. |
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Foreign Body
Most pet owners do not think their pet(s) would ever eat anything that is not food. Sadly this is not the case. The top foreign body that pets ingest is rocks. The owners are right there saying “NO, DON’T EAT THAT” but they do anyway! The staff at Gladstone Animal Clinic has seen a lot of pets that have eaten unusual things, some of us have even had our own pets ingest items.
Intestinal blockage cause by foreign bodies can happen to any pet that has eaten something it was not supposed to. Owners may not be aware of this blockage until days later. Below is a list of some possible signs of a blockage caused by a foreign body and a list of the most common foreign bodies found.
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Possible Signs of a Foreign Body
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Lethargic
Not acting normal
Vomiting
(often times projectile vomit-may not even hold down water)
Painful abdomen
(when touched or picked up)
No Bowel Movement in a few days
(however some animals may have loose stools)
Not eating or drinking
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IF YOUR PET HAS THESE SIGNS PLEASE CONTACT YOUR VETERINARIAN
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Most Common Foreign Bodies
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Rocks
Pet Toys
(Stuffed Animals, Rubber Squeaker toys, etc.)
Trash
Hair Ties
Thread / Ribbon
Socks / Underwear
Human Food Items
(Corn Cob, Steak Bones)
Children Toys
Baby Items
(Pacifier, Bottle parts)
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Buy Activyl NOW from your Veterinarian. Activyl is guaranteed by Merck Animal Health as part of the Gladstone Animal Clinic, LLC satisfaction GAUARANTEE for their products! Because of third party sales, many Internet web sites do NOT have manufacturer guarantees. |
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