Jack got into a big hunk of Mystery Meat. Questions....
To make a long story short:
Jack got away from my husband today and spent several minutes unattended with a large hunk of... I don't know. A pork shoulder? World's biggest turkey leg? Raw? Cooked? I don't really know. It was a big piece of meat with some bones that were about as big around as a man's thumb.
I have no idea how much, if any,he ate, nor do I know if there were other pieces of something else around that he ate first.
When I found him, he had the animal part in his mouth but didn't seem to be making too much headway eating it, so I'm hoping that his unfamiliarity with it meant he was not successful in eating too much; he's a fast eater of kibble but not a gulper of large treats and he likes to take his time and work off small pieces of things.
Anyway, all sorts of scary possibilities run through my head: rat poison, pancreatitis, a blockage, salmonella.
There is of course the possibility that someone put out poison (it was in a park), but honestly there is someone (not sure who) that occasionally leaves out stale bread, produce that is going off, and the like, I believe with the idea that they are helping the local wildlife. Since there were some raw potatoes and onion nearby, my guess is that someone set it out trying to be kind, but who knows?
I know a fatty meal can trigger pancreatitis. Does anyone know how long it would typically take for symptoms to appear? What about a blockage? How soon would it take something like a bone hunk to work its way to his intestines?
I considered inducing vomiting, but since I didn't know if he got any bones, I thought the risks of choking were much too high. So now comes days of watchful waiting and hoping he's ok.
Those darned Corgis and their love of food. There were several other dogs loose in the park and not a one of them found the stash except my little Hoover....
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Permalink Reply by Autumn and Jonathan on
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I'm so sorry that happened. I would call your vet right away and see if they can suggest anything. Otherwise, just watch him closely and if he starts acting different then normal, take him into the vet straight away. Positive thoughts are with you.
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Permalink Reply by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on
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So sorry to hear this, hope Jack will be ok. Please keep us posted. I probably would call the vet as well.
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Permalink Reply by Beth on
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Thank you both. I have called the vet in the past when someone ate something they shouldn't, and they have just said to watch and call back if there are any symptoms. I may call tomorrow when my regular vet is open. Since he's not a gulper, I am probably worrying for nothing....
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Permalink Reply by Linda on
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Oh man....I am sorry your have to be worrying. They do love to eat and sometimes things they shouldn't. If he has no problems overnight then maybe calling your vet in the morning wouldn't hurt. I agree that they will most likely tell you to watch him...BTDT. Hope he comes thru this with no problems. Keep us posted.
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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When we thought Bella might have a blockage she would eat her food and then throw it up sometime later. After awhile I believe she didn't even want to eat.Luckily she did not have a blockage but then we had to treat for other stomach problems:( You could call the vet but they would probably say the same as they did last time. Raw would probably be better than cooked if he did get some bones.
Might want to watch for runny poop if he did get much of the food.
Good luck Beth and Jack and I hope all turns out well.
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Thanks Jane! I had a half-day at work today so I was able to get him out again. His poop was a bit squishy but not runny. And he peed a lot; I think it might have been some sort of smoked meat and the salt would have made him drink more....
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Permalink Reply by Anna Morelli on
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I am an optimist and there is not much you can do now, so I would just keep an eye on him and not bandage my head before it's broken...
Chances are he will either be fine, or just have some minor upset you could take care of with a bland diet for a couple of days. At this point, I am more worried for your husband than for Jack! Kepp us posted.
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Ah, you read between the lines pretty well, Anna. :-) I have been married long enough that I have learned to keep my mouth shut long enough until I could calmly tell my husband why I was so upset with his indiscretion. :-) It took me a good hour before I thought it wise to say anything....
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I still couldn't keep my mouth shut that long Beth...haha! Not when it comes to the corgis!
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Permalink Reply by Melissa and Franklin! on
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Pancreatitis generally appears roughly 72 hours after ingestion. A blockage you will probably start seeing symptoms by tomorrow. Watch for vomiting and diarrhea for both. I too would be afraid of an intentional poisoning. Somebody around where I used to live in San Francisco is lacing meatballs with coyote bait (strychnine) and leaving them all over in neighborhoods where dogs frequent. Many dogs have been poisoned and at least one that I know of has died. If you see any symptoms of him not being himself I'd get him into the vet ASAP just as a precaution. Sounds like the poisoning thing isn't likely in your area since somebody routinely leaves food. I probably wouldn't worry too much about a blockage or pancreatitis either honestly. Bones don't generally cause a blockage in all honesty, but it definitely does happen occasionally.
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Thanks Melissa. I was hoping you'd chime in; I knew you'd have some specifics as far as time frames.
Honestly I am paranoid every since we vacationed in Niagara Falls and there was a news story of dogs being poisoned in a dog park in Toronto. They believe someone put out bread soaked in antifreeze to kill raccoons. Unfortunately, it was an off-leash park and several dogs died. Being informed can sometimes be more stressful than being blissfully oblivious to the possibilities.... So far he's fine.
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