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Girls, I went to my dad's this evening to meet Latte. 
This is not a dog that will do well in my household, but I can't fault the dog.
Now the dog abandoner is talking about getting an electric fence and taking her dog back!
She'll decide in September.
My dad's bitch wife won't let Latte come to my house to play; she says she can't just loan out someone's dog.
This is not a dog that will do well in my household, but I can't fault the dog.
Now the dog abandoner is talking about getting an electric fence and taking her dog back!
She'll decide in September.
My dad's bitch wife won't let Latte come to my house to play; she says she can't just loan out someone's dog.
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Omg.....she and her daughter are nutso....wth?
Did your father have any say on the matter?
Did your father have any say on the matter?
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My father was in a state bc my other step sister went to Chicago and dropped her dog off at his house. So, he has three of them right now and cannot deal with it.
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OMFG, the doxie just ate the TV remote! I cannot find the batteries; I think the effer ate them too.
My DH is going to kill me.
My DH is going to kill me.
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I think the batteries are in his effing stomach!
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Omg! He actually ate it!
Oh man....I know this is potentially detrimental, but...
Sorry....poor Porky....now he has to pass batteries....
Omg...
Oh man....I know this is potentially detrimental, but...
Sorry....poor Porky....now he has to pass batteries....
Omg...
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I called the vet, but haven't heard back.
Porky is 10 months old.
The vet has 15 more minutes and I am heading to the emergency vet; the problem is, it's over an hour away at Ohio State.
Porky is 10 months old.
The vet has 15 more minutes and I am heading to the emergency vet; the problem is, it's over an hour away at Ohio State.
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Oh no! Are you calling the vet? You must have the vet on speed dial by now.....Poor Porky!
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Omg! He actually ate it!
Oh man....I know this is potentially detrimental, but...
Sorry....poor Porky....now he has to pass batteries....
Omg...
I hope he shits them, lol. With my luck, this is going to require very expensive surgery.
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OMG!!!
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Maybe he'll vomit them out? Is he acting 'normal'?
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He's acting fine and the vet's wife said that if he is acting ok not to run for x-rays and to see what he does during his morning poo. She swears his stomach acid will not dissolve batteries this fast.
My DH is gonna be pissed that he has no remote for the TV and will be even more pissed if I pay $300 for someone to tell me the dog just needs to crap, lol.
My DH is gonna be pissed that he has no remote for the TV and will be even more pissed if I pay $300 for someone to tell me the dog just needs to crap, lol.
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What to Do if Your Pet Ingests Batteries
Photo: Calgary Humane Society, Calgary, AB
Charlotte Means, D.V.M., ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center
Batteries are everywhere in modern life. Ranging from button size to the large D cells, batteries are in our remote controls, smoke alarms, portable CD players, holiday ornaments, clocks and watches, toys…and even in our pets’ toys. Batteries have become so common that we hardly give them a thought until the dog chews up the remote control. Then we become concerned: Is ingesting a battery just an annoyance…or a potentially serious problem?
Most batteries, in order to increase cell life, contain potassium hydroxide, which decreases corrosion. These batteries are usually called alkaline. Potassium hydroxide, however, is itself a corrosive agent that causes ulcerations and burns in the oral cavity, especially on the tongue, in the esophagus and on the skin.
Dogs are most commonly affected because they chew and puncture the battery casing. If the battery is chewed into pieces and the fluid swallowed, or if the battery case is cracked, allowing fluid to leak out, burns can occur in the mouth and esophagus. If the fluid leaks onto the skin, dermal burns can occur.
Did He, Or Didn’t He?
If battery fluid has been ingested, the tips and sides of the tongue will usually appear red and raw, or will have a whitish-gray appearance due to dead skin. The dog will generally drool heavily and may vomit. He may be quiet or may whimper or cry due to pain. Although many animals will stop eating because of oral pain, some dogs will continue to eat, but may chew slowly and carefully. The dog may appear to have difficulty swallowing. These signs often are delayed and may not appear for up to 12 hours.
If a dog ingests a battery, it’s important to know what kind it is and if it was ingested whole or chewed into pieces. When a battery is missing, and it is not known if the dog actually ingested it, an X ray will show if pieces of the battery are in the stomach.
When ingestion is recent, the most important initial treatment is to dilute the corrosive fluid. Small quantities of milk—based on the weight of the animal—can be given. Large amounts may cause diarrhea. Vomiting should not be induced without consulting a veterinarian, because if the dog vomits the corrosive fluid, the damage to his throat can be significantly increased.
If pieces of the battery are present in the stomach, surgery may be required to remove the battery and prevent further leakage of the fluid. An intact battery, on the other hand, may obstruct the intestine, requiring surgical removal. Sometimes, if the battery is intact, a high-fiber “bulking” diet may aid in passage of the battery.
Dogs who develop clinical signs will require veterinary care consisting of antibiotics, pain medications, medication to protect the stomach and intestines and special diets. A veterinarian may recommend that a dog’s throat be examined endoscopically to access the damage to the esophagus. If severe scarring occurs, the dog may have difficulty eating and swallowing later on.
Photo: Calgary Humane Society, Calgary, AB
Charlotte Means, D.V.M., ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center
Batteries are everywhere in modern life. Ranging from button size to the large D cells, batteries are in our remote controls, smoke alarms, portable CD players, holiday ornaments, clocks and watches, toys…and even in our pets’ toys. Batteries have become so common that we hardly give them a thought until the dog chews up the remote control. Then we become concerned: Is ingesting a battery just an annoyance…or a potentially serious problem?
Most batteries, in order to increase cell life, contain potassium hydroxide, which decreases corrosion. These batteries are usually called alkaline. Potassium hydroxide, however, is itself a corrosive agent that causes ulcerations and burns in the oral cavity, especially on the tongue, in the esophagus and on the skin.
Dogs are most commonly affected because they chew and puncture the battery casing. If the battery is chewed into pieces and the fluid swallowed, or if the battery case is cracked, allowing fluid to leak out, burns can occur in the mouth and esophagus. If the fluid leaks onto the skin, dermal burns can occur.
Did He, Or Didn’t He?
If battery fluid has been ingested, the tips and sides of the tongue will usually appear red and raw, or will have a whitish-gray appearance due to dead skin. The dog will generally drool heavily and may vomit. He may be quiet or may whimper or cry due to pain. Although many animals will stop eating because of oral pain, some dogs will continue to eat, but may chew slowly and carefully. The dog may appear to have difficulty swallowing. These signs often are delayed and may not appear for up to 12 hours.
If a dog ingests a battery, it’s important to know what kind it is and if it was ingested whole or chewed into pieces. When a battery is missing, and it is not known if the dog actually ingested it, an X ray will show if pieces of the battery are in the stomach.
When ingestion is recent, the most important initial treatment is to dilute the corrosive fluid. Small quantities of milk—based on the weight of the animal—can be given. Large amounts may cause diarrhea. Vomiting should not be induced without consulting a veterinarian, because if the dog vomits the corrosive fluid, the damage to his throat can be significantly increased.
If pieces of the battery are present in the stomach, surgery may be required to remove the battery and prevent further leakage of the fluid. An intact battery, on the other hand, may obstruct the intestine, requiring surgical removal. Sometimes, if the battery is intact, a high-fiber “bulking” diet may aid in passage of the battery.
Dogs who develop clinical signs will require veterinary care consisting of antibiotics, pain medications, medication to protect the stomach and intestines and special diets. A veterinarian may recommend that a dog’s throat be examined endoscopically to access the damage to the esophagus. If severe scarring occurs, the dog may have difficulty eating and swallowing later on.
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Got milk?
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Both dogs are drinking half and half; I am lactose intolerant, so I don't drink milk.
Waiting for DH to call me back to decide what to do.
It gets better, DD said she saw Barney take the remote off the coffee table and then I found Porkchop eating it.
IDK which damn dog got the batteries.
They are both running around without a care in the world, lol.
I may vomit!
Waiting for DH to call me back to decide what to do.
It gets better, DD said she saw Barney take the remote off the coffee table and then I found Porkchop eating it.
IDK which damn dog got the batteries.
They are both running around without a care in the world, lol.
I may vomit!
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