Sometimes dogs need as much care as small children. If the owner is distracted even for a couple of minutes, a curious animal may have time to try various objects on the tooth that are in its access zone. For example - eat the socks of your beloved owner.
Dog ate a sock - first steps
Unfortunately, some animals, most often puppies, are attracted by inedible objects like a magnet, and the owner does not always have time to keep track of his playful pet. If you notice that a sock is disappearing in the mouth of your four-legged friend, but did not have time to take away your thing, first of all try to induce the dog to vomit. To do this, the animal can be given a strong salt solution, or the same salt can be poured onto the root of the tongue.
A large amount of water (from half a liter to three liters, depending on the size of the animal), poured into the dog, will help to achieve the desired result. Naturally, the animal will not want to voluntarily drink in excess of what it needs, or to consume salty liquid. You will have to draw water into a syringe without a needle (it is more convenient to use a large syringe) and pour the liquid into the animal's mouth, while fixing it firmly and making sure that the dog does not choke. If you do everything right, the hosiery will soon come out with vomit.
It also makes sense to go to a veterinary clinic, where doctors, using special drugs, will induce vomiting in the animal and remove a foreign object from it.
Sometimes induction of vomiting does not bring the desired result, or the dog swallowed the sock several hours ago, and this method is already useless. In this case, it is better to wait for the item of your wardrobe to leave the dog's stomach naturally. If you want, you can speed up the process by giving your dog a laxative. Vegetable oil can act as it. Just add a spoonful of oil to your pet's usual food and wait for the result. While walking, carefully inspect the piles left by your pet on the ground to make sure that the eaten sock comes out.
When to see your veterinarian
For many animals, eating a sock goes without consequences, and soon the object naturally leaves their body. However, you may also have unforeseen difficulties. A textile product can clog a dog's intestines, causing obstruction. In the most severe cases, this can be fatal.
Cotton socks are especially dangerous. This tissue is able to effectively absorb moisture and swell in the stomach, making it difficult for it to move through the digestive tract.
If your pet hasn't come out of the sock within one to two days, be sure to contact your veterinarian. Your dog may need surgery, but then your pet will be healthy again.
