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Can a dog's stomach dissolve wood?
« on: January 03, 2008, 10:55:08 pm »
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My stupid dog ate a piece of chicken with a sharp, thin stick in the middle. Fortunately it seems that the chicken padded the sharpness of the stick because he hasn't shown signs of pain and he hasn't coughed up blood or anything. Now my question is, will the stick dissolve in his stomach? Because the chicken will, and there goes the padding when it does. Halp. :(
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Re: Can a dog's stomach dissolve wood?
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2008, 10:58:14 pm »
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And it is serious apparently. Mom's fiance Bill said there is 70% chance of him being okay. 30% chance of him needing surgery. The surgery is 15,000 dollars. We can't afford it. Bill said to give him food to try and give padding to sharp object.
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Re: Can a dog's stomach dissolve wood?
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2008, 10:58:37 pm »
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I doubt it will dissolve. Either way I wouldn't take risks, if you think its a danger to the dog take it to the vets.
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Re: Can a dog's stomach dissolve wood?
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2008, 11:03:05 pm »
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How big is the piece of wood?  Like a toothpick or something?  If it's something small like that you could try to make him puke.
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Re: Can a dog's stomach dissolve wood?
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2008, 11:10:50 pm »
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it is slightly longer and thicker than a toothpick. Also, Chris, it didn't cost THAT much. And the chance of him being fine was 75%.
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Re: Can a dog's stomach dissolve wood?
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2008, 11:23:20 pm »
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Yeah, why would it cost $15,000 to open a dog's stomach, take the wood out, and stitch it back up? And wtf at paying for surgery.

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Re: Can a dog's stomach dissolve wood?
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2008, 11:26:19 pm »
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Kyubi, the surgery was more like 2000 dollars. Chris was exaggerating or being forgetful. And its not opening the stomach, but sticking a tube down to suck up the wood or something. Also, everyone pays for surgery.
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Re: Can a dog's stomach dissolve wood?
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2008, 11:35:35 pm »
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We don't in Britain!  XD

Sticking a tube down? It should cost even less for a simple procedure like that.
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Re: Can a dog's stomach dissolve wood?
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2008, 11:42:30 pm »
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Quote from: Kyubi on January 03, 2008, 11:35:35 pm
We don't in Britain!  XD
Actually the majority of people don't have pet insurance in Britain, which means you have to pay for all vetinary costs.

And when it comes to the NHS, you still pay for it, just in taxes rather than up front.
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« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2008, 11:43:43 pm »
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We don have pet insurance. :(

Also yeah. Sorry for forgetfulness. Something like 2000. Or 1500. :-*
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Re: Can a dog's stomach dissolve wood?
« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2008, 12:31:31 am »
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No, technically wood is indigestible by virtually anything except termites. Whether it will be softened by the dog's stomach acids enough to prevent internal damage is another question entirely.
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« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2008, 01:13:31 am »
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Thank you for your insight. Now I ask... "will [it] be softened by the dog's stomach acids enough to prevent internal damage"?

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« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2008, 01:26:28 am »
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Call the vet and ask.
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« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2008, 11:45:40 am »
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Quote from: FISSURE on January 04, 2008, 01:26:28 am
Call the vet and ask.

No need. Mom's fiance is a vet.
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Re: Can a dog's stomach dissolve wood?
« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2008, 05:17:01 pm »
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Thor is in surgery now. It's going to cost 5000 - 6000 dollars. :(
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Re: Can a dog's stomach dissolve wood?
« Reply #15 on: January 06, 2008, 05:34:12 pm »
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No nice family discount?
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Re: Can a dog's stomach dissolve wood?
« Reply #16 on: January 06, 2008, 05:41:38 pm »
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Bill is a vet. This is an animal hospital. It's different apparently. And he doesn't work at the place Thor is. :'(

I have to pitch in my share of all my savings. My 800 dollars. I'll do it of course. Anything to keep Thor alive. Donations?
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Re: Can a dog's stomach dissolve wood?
« Reply #17 on: January 06, 2008, 08:54:01 pm »
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Aww...Sorry Drilly. That's so sad.
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Re: Can a dog's stomach dissolve wood?
« Reply #18 on: January 06, 2008, 09:01:45 pm »
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Actually, there's a spot of good news amongst it. The 5000-6000 was the worst-case estimate, and Bill actually does work at that hospital, so he gets about a 40% discount. It could cost a whole lot less, and Thor will at least be fine again.
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Re: Can a dog's stomach dissolve wood?
« Reply #19 on: January 06, 2008, 10:10:00 pm »
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That's pretty good news. Erm...Tell your dog that Brandon said hi.
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