Worried about Jax! Please keep your fingers crossed!

[gritsar]

When we did our grocery shopping last night we bought Jax, our 8 mo. old GSD, an NBA regulation-size basketball.

He popped it before we could even finish putting the groceries away!

We waited about 15 minutes before taking it away from him and found that he'd eaten a small piece of it.

He won't eat his breakfast this morning - not really unusual, he's not a big eater - but now I'm worried.

Please keep your fingers crossed that this too shall pass.

 

[Imp]

Fingers crossed.

Imp

 

[gritsar]

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Thanks Imp. I can always count on you.

We're on our way to the vet in a few minutes anyhow - to pick up flea meds, so we're going to mention this to her.

 

[Imp]

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Thanks Imp. I can always count on you.

We're on our way to the vet in a few minutes anyhow - to pick up flea meds, so we're going to mention this to her.

Glad you're going to the vet. I think he'll be fine if the piece is small, but can never be too careful.

Imp

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

The things dogs do...LOL

 

[horsejody]

This too shall pass (I hope).

 

[ranchhand]

Grits! I thought I told you to not waste any money on balls! 5 seconds is max amount of time one will last. Bingo eats Jolly Balls like they're candy. And I have spent a fortune on tennis balls, basketballs, soccer balls, you name it he's eaten it.

The good news is that all the bits eventually end up in the back yard!

Or on the bottom of your shoe.......

Ask the vet, but he's most likely going to be fine.

 

[NGT ANGL]

for Jax. Since it was a small piece, IMHO, I think he will be ok.

to you

 

[chicktwit]

Laxtone or mineral oil is an option. Your vet will be your best advisor. I have little guys & they're always getting constipated. Be sure to get out of the way when he needs to go.

 

[Chickerdoodle13]

If it was a small enough piece, he'll probably be fine. Luckily basketballs are relatively soft and should pass right through his system. Just keep an eye on him, but don't worry too much.