Dogs are very curious and like to bite and gnaw on unfamiliar objects. Such behavior is actually very dangerous. If foreign objects are swallowed, the intestines may be cut. How to deal with foreign objects swallowed by dogs? Why do dogs swallow foreign objects?
1. Reasons why dogs swallow foreign objects
1. Greedy mouth.
Just like the saying that food is the most important thing for people, eating is a big deal for dogs. No matter what kind they are, no matter how old they are, they are very important. They are greedy, and generally they don't care whether the item is edible. Therefore, in order to avoid this greedy behavior of dogs, owners must give them strict training from an early age to let them understand that they cannot eat random items. This can also effectively prevent them from picking up random items when they go out.
2. Accidental swallowing.
Dogs have a strong sense of curiosity, and everything in the home can become their toys, and they play with toys by biting, picking up, and chewing, which makes them During play, it is very likely that something will be swallowed accidentally, which is very dangerous. Therefore, the owner must pay attention to the small objects at home that are easily swallowed by dogs.
3. Pica.
Pica often occurs in dogs whose bodies lack trace elements. Dogs with pica will eat items they should not eat. For dogs in this situation, owners need to improve their dietary nutrients to help their bodies compensate for deficient trace elements.
2. Emergency measures for dogs that accidentally eat foreign objects:
When you find that your dog has swallowed foreign objects, you must stop the dog from drinking water and hide. To prevent foreign objects from penetrating into the dog's stomach, when swallowing foreign objects such as toys, you need to let the dog's hind legs move forward with its head toward the ground, showing a semi-inverted posture. While patting the dog's back, press the base of the dog's tongue with your fingers. Induces vomiting. If it is an item such as cosmetics, the dog needs to be fed a large amount of light salt water to induce vomiting. In addition, if you are not sure what your dog has swallowed, you must not blindly induce vomiting, but seek medical advice immediately.
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