We speak of intestinal obstruction in animals (as in humans) when the transit of the contents of the small intestine or colon is very difficult or stops altogether. In most cases, it’s a object swallowed by the animal that blocks the intestines creating a real “cap”. This ailment is capable of causing severe pain and vomiting.
That’s why, as soon as your four-legged friend has swallowed something he shouldn’t have (especially if he suffers from picaor the ingestion of non-nutritive substances) or we suspect a possible occlusion, it is advisable to take him to the vet as soon as possible, otherwise the dog may not survive.
So pay attention to dangers for the dog at Christmas. The end-of-year parties, therefore, for our animal friends are not without worries so we need to be very careful. Here they are main causes of occlusion which may occur during the holidays.
1. The ossicles
We know that the number one value of the holiday spirit is the sharing. Regardless, if your dog gives you googly eyes begging you for some food, you’re going to have to resist.
Besides chocolate that is highly toxicalso the meat of rabbit, pollo e turkey it can be dangerous for him. Let’s see why.
The problem is the little bones of the animals mentioned above. Your 4-legged companion is enough you only swallow one to hurt yourself due to intestinal blockage, so think twice before you want to share your dish with him!
We start from the principle that the rule should always be “to each their own meal“.
2. Christmas decorations
They shine, shimmer, light up, among the dangerous objects for the dog at Christmas are the decorationsas fragile as toxic.
So don’t hesitate to store up all Christmas ornaments: they can break when dropped or roll and bounce, making your furry companion think it’s a delicacy behind which he can run and then swallow it.
Watch out for confetti and other items that are dangerous to your dog at Christmas
For a dog, cat or child, the principle is the same: they discover the world through their mouths. The use of confetti or similar is not a problem in itself.
However, make sure your partner doesn’t swallow them e scrupulously vacuum cleaner everywhere to make sure none of these party supplies get ingested afterwards.
Packaging and other small objects dangerous for the dog at Christmas
Cards, ribbons, string, duct tape and children’s toys are also dangerous items for the dog at Christmas. Game lover, the dog can associate all this with potential new toys for himnot hesitating to take them in the mouth then swallow them afterwards.
So lend beware of everything lying on the floor to avoid any risk of intestinal obstruction.
3. Champagne corks
Furthermore, it is common that during the holidays, we usually make a bang by opening the sparkling wine: but the cap flies off and that’s a big problem! It remains unobtainable or out of reach for us, but not for our beloved pet.
As crazy as it sounds, around Christmas time, many 4-leggeds come in emergency at the vet due to intestinal obstruction after accidentally swallowing one of these corks.
So pop the cork if you like, but make sure, for your dog’s safety and health, that you have someone around who is more adept at grabbing it than he is!