Dogs and Glue - a sticky situation for your dog

Posted by Clare Bristow

glue bottle Whilst many of the brands of glues we use at home, such as Gorilla Glue, aren't toxic for dogs, the side effects from ingestion can be life threatening.

The Vet Tech blog recalls an incident where a Shiba Inu needed abdominal surgery after chewing through a tube of Gorilla Glue. Apparently the glue tastes like peanuts and maple syrup, and I should imagine that sort of smell is just too hard for a dog not to investigate.

So why are these expanding polyurethane glues such a hazard?

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There's More to 4th of July Celebrations than Fireworks - are you protecting your dog from these hazards too?

Posted by Clare Bristow

patriotic dog At this time of year numerous articles are published about keeping your dog safe from fireworks during 4th of July celebrations - but there are other hazards to be aware of too, and these can be just as deadly to your dog as fireworks.

Here are my tips for having a safe 4th of July celebration with your dog:

Do not leave alcoholic drinks unattended - alcohol can poison your dog and depending on the amount consumed can cause vomiting, diarrhea, breathing difficulties, tremors, coma and even death;

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Top 10 Objects Most Frequently Eaten by Our Pets

Posted by Clare Bristow

dummy Here's an interesting list I found today.

The PDSA (the UK's leading veterinary charity) has put together a list of the objects most frequently eaten by our pets - no doubt compiled from it's long list of case histories!

How many of these do you have at home?

Dummies / Infant Pacifiers - particularly attractive if it's been dipped in something tasty;
Stones;
Bones;
Contents of a child's toy box - all those colored little bits and pieces of lego, farm animals etc are very inviting to a dog;
Balls - make sure your dog only has access to those that are too big to swallow;
Corn on the cob cores;
Rubber objects such as rubber bands and erasers;
Fabric and clothing;
Linear objects - tape found in cassettes, cotton, wool have all been removed from dogs; and
plastic bags.

Dogs explore by using their mouths, so it's easy to understand how objects will be eaten whilst being investigated.

What to do if your dog is choking - advice from the PDSA

If your dog shows signs of retching, drooling and pawing at the mouth, then this is life threatening and he should be taken to your vet immediately.

Otherwise, if you can open your dog's mouth, whilst having a secure hold of him, grab the object and very gently pull it out. If the object doesn't come out easily, leave it alone and contact your vet.

Do not pull out part-swallowed thread or string as this may cause damage to your dog's intestines.

Best advice - dogs, particularly puppies, are inquisitive; keep tempting objects out of their way at all times if possible.

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