luckyworm Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I was up at the cabin this weekend and I believe my 2 year old black lab ate some sticks or chunks of wood. Since Sunday evening he has not been able to P O O P. Every few hours he will run around squatting and will not P O O P. I am guessing that he ate some sticks or wood because he always chews up sticks at home.Does anyone have any advice? How long should I wait before taking him to the vet?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskyhunter57 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Had the very same problem with a cocker years ago. She had voracious appetite. Swallowed a chunk of a corn cob about 2" She could not pass it nor would it break down. Ended up having surgery remove the blockage. The surgery was five times more than I paid for the dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaveWacker Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 If you suspect that there may be some blockage I'd get him in immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.D. Ice Angular Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 If you suspect that there may be some blockage I'd get him in immediately. I would contact your vet ASAP and discuss this with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepete Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 What others said...if it's blocked it will kill the dog quick. Get a vet to take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyworm Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 I went home on my lunch break and found 2 runny piles on the ground. I didn't find any sticks or anything it. Afterwards I called the vet and they said that sticks typically break up pretty easy. They also asked me if he has been vommitting and I said no. They suggested I take him in tomorrow if he continues straining trying to go to the bathroom. I will keep an eye on him after work today to see if the problem persists. Thanks for everyones help...I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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