Boubou has eaten sanitary towels...

Tityswood
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Hi everyone!

I'm back on the forum to share today's disaster.

The title says it all: my little monster has eaten a sanitary towel, plastic wrapper and all.

As soon as I realised, I called the vet. We've got an appointment in 2 hours for an examination and an ultrasound.

Given the size of the thing compared to my girl, and what it's made of, the vet surgery doesn't recommend waiting for it to pass like other small items might, and they want to examine her before advising on what to do.

So here I am, worried sick, just waiting for the appointment time to roll around. It happened during the night, so it's too late to induce vomiting. I'm not really sure what's going to happen next.

As for how on earth she got her paws on the pad, let's just say my sister will definitely be sleeping out on the porch tonight.

I'd be grateful for any info on pets swallowing similar objects, especially if you've got any reassuring stories!

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    • Tityswood
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    Right, things aren't looking as good as I’d hoped.

    Her stools, which were almost back to normal, have gone back to being pretty nasty. She had two separate bouts of constipation lasting two days each, only to end up with a sort of yellow, slimy diarrhoea, almost watery (?).

    The first time it happened, I just put it down to something she might have scavenged while we were out for a walk in the woods, but a week of this is just too much.

    She doesn’t seem 100% herself. She’s doing everything as usual, but she just seems to have less spark (or maybe I’m just overthinking it; I’m starting to doubt everything I notice).

    I’ve got an appointment with the vet this evening to get her checked out, but I’m worried because I can’t see any reason why she hasn’t made a full recovery yet.

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    Quiz
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    Brilliant news... and I hope your sister keeps things a bit tidier from now on to avoid any more scares. You’re so lucky you can take your little dog to work with you! I can only dream of that.
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    Doudou229
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    😉🙂

    Give Minnie some cuddles from me

    and that’s brilliant news for you

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    Tania28
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    Brilliant!!! 😉

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    Docline
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    Bril-liant!
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    Bobkat
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    Brilliant!!!

    So happy for you both

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    Tityswood
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    Hi everyone, I'm back with loads of good news!

    The back pain is finally gone. Thank goodness for the osteo! (It’s a new lease of life)

    Last night, Boubou and I had our daily mad half-hour for the first time since "the incident". I'm so relieved to FINALLY have my dog back to his 100% self!

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    Minnie is back on her feet and back in the office:

    She’s doing well, but her stools aren’t quite back to normal yet. Mind you, poor thing, it’s a lot to deal with, having caught such a nasty bug!

    She’s finished her meds now and is on a light diet until she’s fully recovered!

    👍

    Ouch, sorry to hear about the back pain, it’s a real nightmare.

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    Minnie looks ever so lovely as your little secretary ;-)) So glad she’s finished the treatment for her little tummy, that’s a huge step already... such a relief that Minnie is finally on the mend... For Minnie, maybe try some flaxseed... or linseed oil... You can have a look at this site... https://www.vismedicatrixnaturae.fr/ Afterwards, you could try giving her a tiny dose of flaxseeds in her food to help settle her digestion... or some linseed oil... Over on the BARF forum... http://www.b-a-r-f.com/ Maybe have a chat with Ruju; I’m sure they’ll have some great advice... :-) for natural remedies... especially after all the treatment poor Minnie has been through for her gut... the poor thing. https://www.vismedicatrixnaturae.fr/alimentation/sources-d-omega-3-et-6/ Speak soon, give Minnie a stroke from me.
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    Wishing Minnie a speedy recovery! She’s such a lovely girl and clearly still quite tired after everything she’s been through! 👌
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