First call right after lunch..."I need to talk to a veterinarian immediately...my dog at a disposable razor at 8am this morning".
Calmly speaking to this poor, distraught client we deduce that there are two Labradors in the house and we are not certain which one ate the razor. It is most likely the one that ate the bottle of Advil last month. In addition, just like all good labs, he ate everything BUT the handle...we think!?
Within the hour we have a beautiful radiograph. Several small pieces of plastic razor present and one or two small slivers of what is believed to be blade material in his stomach.
Two choices: immediate gastrotomy (open the stomach) and remove the pieces or feed him a large quantity of fiber that will form around the pieces and help them move through.
After a bit of discussion and carefully weighing the options we opt to feed him a bulk of fiber and re-shoot the radiograph in the morning. If it does not move through or is causing issues surgery will be the only option.
So here we are picking through poo and waiting patiently in beautiful Peoria!
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