Foreign Body Removal
Options include inducing the pet to vomit, extracting the foreign body through the mouth using an endoscope, removing it surgically, or waiting to see if the object will pass through the pet's intestines naturally. “It is possible for a swallowed needle and thread to safely pass through the pet's intestines,”
Why swallowed objects are an emergency
Dogs and cats swallow socks, toys, bones, string and corn cobs more often than owners expect. Repeated vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or lethargy after your pet may have eaten something unusual should be treated as urgent. Call us right away.
Treatment options
X-rays or ultrasound help locate the object. Depending on what was swallowed, options include veterinary-supervised induction of vomiting, endoscopic retrieval or surgery. Never try to make your pet vomit at home without veterinary advice.
Foreign body removal at Top Vet MX in Tijuana
Top Vet MX, also known as Best Vet MX, is an American-owned veterinary hospital in Tijuana that follows standards in line with those of the United States and serves pet owners from San Diego and across Southern California. Services are by appointment: call or text +1-877-787-7728 to talk about your pet. We also handle transportation of your pet to and from our hospital, so you can stay in San Diego. To share your pet's history ahead of time, complete our medical history form.
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