If it does come out the uh... standard end... you may have to "assist".

Occasionally latex gloves become gnarly dingleberries. I would suggest donning some latex gloves along with your coat and shoes, during your pre-potty-prep to go outdoors.

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If it does come out the uh... standard end... you may have to "assist".

And here I thought I was the only one that performed that task. I don't know about your dog, but mine acts like a demon has possessed her when she has something stuck in her butt.

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I don't know about your dog, but mine acts like a demon has possessed her when she has something stuck in her butt.

I have long hair. Danke somehow manages to consume it ocassionally (probably gets in there during the lengthy process of defrosting, bagging and refreezing her food).

She usually performs the bucking bronco through the yard when she can't dislodge... "objects". She's a clean freak, so it really upsets her. (This is a dog that wipes her face on a towel after she eats, so as to be "clean". Good thing she has no concept of germs, eh?)

Buster (the aforementioned "Boxer/Goat", may he rest in peace) was oblivious to dingleberries. He'd just walk around with extra-luggage hanging out his trunk like nothing was amiss. Oh the dirty looks he'd give when you tried to "assist" him.

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 Quote: lynne barrows

I don't know about your dog, but mine acts like a demon has possessed her when she has something stuck in her butt.

She usually performs the bucking bronco through the yard when she can't dislodge... "objects". She's a clean freak, so it really upsets her.

Yup, that sounds like mine too. My theory is, she thinks something is trying to get in there...

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 Quote: lynne barrows

I don't know about your dog, but mine acts like a demon has possessed her when she has something stuck in her butt.

I have long hair. Danke somehow manages to consume it ocassionally (probably gets in there during the lengthy process of defrosting, bagging and refreezing her food).

She usually performs the bucking bronco through the yard when she can't dislodge... "objects".

Marisa has long hair and the same thing happens to Cleo. Cleo spins around and around like a whirling dervish, tries to "scoot" it off, or lays down and tries to bite the offending, dangling piece of poo.

I usually grab a big waxy Ti leaf from my yard to "assist." Nice to know Cleo and I aren't the only ones.

sh... it happens.

 Quote: Natalya Zahn

NOTE: Hydrogen peroxide IS POISONOUS to dogs, which is why they throw it up, so only minimal amounts should be used, and I would urge anyone considering it to call their vet first! Sometimes the object swallowed is better left NOT passing through the esophagus twice (like anything bulky or with sharp edges), so vomiting is not always preferred...
~Natalya

Yikes!!! I honestly never knew this. I always thought they threw it up because it got fizzy.

I have one dog who eats the plastic absorbent thingy they put in the bottom of chicken wrappers, and another who helped himself to a bunch of grapes. I have always thought it was better to make them vomit (soft! not sharp!) plastic than wait and see if it causes an intestinal blockage. I am afraid of one of my fosters requiring surgery because it means they would be put down (rescue cannot afford a $1000+ surgery) and I would have trouble coming up with that kind of dough for my own dogs. Some people I know had surgery done to their Rottie when it ate a remote control (including batteries) and I was told it cost them 3 grand. (The dog is just fine, though. ) So I definitely need to avoid surgery at all costs.

However, I never knew Hydrogen Peroxide was poisonous. Any safe alternatives? epicac maybe?

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However, I never knew Hydrogen Peroxide was poisonous. Any safe alternatives? epicac maybe?

Angela, while it would probably be very bad for a dog to drink a gallon of the stuff, it sounds pretty safe if used in only the amounts to produce vomiting:

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Three percent hydrogen peroxide (not hair coloring strength peroxide) is quite effective in making dogs and cats vomit. You must be sure to use three percent peroxide. Despite the label indicating that hydrogen peroxide is toxic, it is safe to give to dogs for this purpose. It is considered toxic since it induces vomiting and therefore does not stay in the body.

Quote from: http://www.bichonfriseusa.com/ref/inducevom.htm

Also,

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Syrup of ipecac has been recommended in the past, but Hydrogen peroxide is a better choice for dogs. Syrup of ipecac is only effective 50% of the time and can be dangerous to dogs.

Quote from: http://pugman.com/Pug%20Information/Drug%20Toxicities,%20Poisonings%20and%20Treatment.htm

Hope that helps!

~Natalya

It shouldn't be consumed and stay there; it needs to come back up and that's the whole point. I have used it 3 times, successfully. The first time was once when Widget ate N I N E extra-large, double dark chocolate gourmet cookies (most dogs would puke that up on their own, but he could eat rocks, I swear; never been sick in his life!). He was in cahoots w/the cat who helped him get them off the counter and opened.

It's not something to be used at the drop of a hat, but I believe it's better than the alternative much of the time. I think the key is to use enough to make sure they throw up and it doesn't just sit in their stomachs, but not TOO much. That's as clear as mud, eh? FWIW, I have never seen any ill effects. They feel crappy until it's out, but then life seems to return to normal pretty quickly.

Hey Angela; I have seen the plastic things on the bottom of meat packages "before" and "after" and they get shredded and dissolved by stomach acid, apparently. I have only seen a few shreds of plastic in poop. This has happened once or twice when certain ingrates helped themselves to their food w/out permission. I don't think they're too likely to cause a blockage; once that paper-y stuff goes away, it's really thin plastic. Personal call, but I think I'd watch and wait rather than induce vomiting for this...I wonder if it could block somthing on it's way UP.

Just a note: I was a vet tech for six years and yes, we too used peroxide sometimes to make dogs vomit. However, always contact a vet first to make sure it is ok to use it with whatever was eaten. Examples can be sharp objects, they may cause more harm to the dog if violently vomited back up. Also, certain chemicals may become really toxic when mixed with peroxide. Sometimes the vet will want to use charcoal instead. So ask first. I have only had to use it personally twice, but I will tell you to make sure your dog is outside when you give him peroxide and then stand back. They usually will vomit 3-4 times, so make sure the dog is done before he comes back into the house.