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My (3) year old (40) lb mix breed found a package of gum in ...


Sent to Pet Experts December 06, 2005 12:05 a.m.

My (3) year old (40) lb mix breed found a package of gum in the house and ate 12 pieces. Should she be checked

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Age: 3; Female; Breed: dog dachshund/chocolate lab mi

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December 06, 2005 12:13 a.m. (7 minutes and 10 seconds later)
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If she displays signs of distress or is unable to have a bowel movement then I would suggest that she been seen. It may cause some stomach upset and if so I would suggest a bland diet of cooked rice or boiled chicken or beef which is more tolerable to the stomach is stomach upset occurs. It may be that she passes this fine but may have some signs of constipation for which pumpkin or bran added to her diet can help as well. I would monitor her for now to see if this passes in the next 3-5 days and watch for any signs of distress such as lethargic behavior, repeated vomiting, or the inability to deficate and if she displays any of these signs I would have her checked.

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