Dog Sick From Eating Bra
Pet guardians can never be too cautious, in my opinion. Last month I wrote about odd and interesting cases; stories that are both interesting and entertaining. Cases like this are fun to learn about, and serve as good warnings about just what animals are capable of! Veterinary Pet Insurance keeps a monthly tally of of these types of cases, and awards the Hambone Award to the most unusual case. The latest press release details the August Hambone winner: the story of Crawford, a two-year-old Brittany spaniel (photo at left) who ate part of his owner's bra, consuming the gel inserts.
A episode of gastrointestinal trouble sent Crawford to the vet after the gel insert ingestion. A veterinarian-prescribed diet helped Crawford back to health.
From the press release: "I was running late for work and changing and I didn't shut the drawer all the way," said Tara Claxton of Camp Hill, Pa. "When I got home from work, half the bra was gone. The veterinarian said there was no blockage, but that the gel from the pads may have been mildly toxic. He put Crawford on a special diet and after a few weeks all of the bra passed and his appetite returned. Needless to say, all my bras are tucked away in a drawer and won't be left out again."
Honorable mentions in August included a pug that required antibiotics after drinking from a portable restroom that had been tipped over, a Labrador that ate a two-pound chocolate cake, a dog that was hit by a running 90-pound dog, and a dachshund who got mixed up in a fight with a skunk. All pets considered for the award made full recoveries and received insurance reimbursements for eligible expenses.
Sometimes animals create the situation (eating things they shouldn't!), and sometimes they find themselves in a dangerous situation such as tangling with a skunk or getting "run over" by another dog. Either way, being aware of the many possibilities keeps pet lovers on their toes.
Related Reading:
- What Makes Chocolate Toxic, And What Are The Signs Seen With Toxicity?
- General Weird News
from Buck Wolf, the About.com Guide to Weird News
Photo credit: Crawford the Brittany spaniel © Veterinary Pet Insurance
Comments
I have a question that was not answered in the section about fleas. Not sure where to go to ask my question. My question is: my dog has these little black things in her fur that like little spots of black pepper. I took one off him today and it is real hard and cracks when I put it between my fingers. He has many of them on his little body. He went to the groomers last month and she didn’t say anything about fleas. Is that what I am dealing with and what should I do?
I believe that is flea excrement. You will probably need to treat your whole house, plus your pets. Talk to your vet and they can let you know which products work the best.