Dog lethargic, twitching, not walking after eating wood. What to do?

Her stomach may be upset because of eating the sticks, because of the diet change, a combination of both, there's no way to tell just from her symptoms. It may be that there is a piece of the stick still inside causing an obstruction or pain. I recommend getting her in to see your vet for an exam, possibly x-rays, right away if she starts vomiting again, develops diarrhea, continues to refuse food, and/or continues to be lethargic. If there is an obstruction or perforation somewhere in her GI tract, getting her sooner ir better than later, as this condition could require surgery.

Based on what you are describing I would be concerned that Lexi either injured herself while playing ball outside or has some G.I. upset from ingesting a plastic block. I would keep an eye on her tonight and see if she’s interested in eating her dinner. If she still lethargic and not acting like herself in the morning you may want to consider taking her to the vet to be examined. If she has an intestinal blockage she will need to be monitored closely with X-rays to determine if surgery is required to have it removed. If she has injured her self she may need some anti-inflammatory medication to help get her feeling better again. I hope this helps. Thanks For using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

Hello. It is amazing what can pass through the gut of a dog. I am sure the wood Piper chewed up has softened & should pass without incident. As long as her appetite continues to be normal, I would not be too concerned. If she should stop eating, develop any diarrhea or painful defecation, develop a firm & painful abdomen, or appear to have a fever, please see your veterinarian immediately. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello there! I'm sorry to hear that Red is sick. I'm very worried about him as dark, tarry vomit and stools are very suspicious of gastrointestinal bleeding. I am even more concerned as you mentioned he ate some wood chips - while it's possible that the chips have just irritated his intestinal lining, it is also possible that he has an intestinal perforation (a hole in the intestines), which can be deadly. I'm glad to hear that his abdomen feels normal and he has pink gums, but it's still possible that he has bleeding going on, and he should get treatment for this as soon as possible. I strongly suggest bringing Red to an emergency veterinary hospital for treatment. At the very least, he probably needs some rehydrating fluids as he's likely dehydrated from all the vomiting. At the vet's office, he'll get a physical exam, and they will probably want to do some abdominal x-rays to look for any major bleeding. If there is no perforation, they can prescribe him some medication that can protect the GI tract and get him feeling better while the wood chips pass through. There is also the possibility that he has an obstruction, and he may require surgery. I do not recommend giving him anything at home, as depending on the cause of his symptoms, it could very well make him worse. The only way to figure out the best course of treatment is to have a vet look at him, and I recommend that he sees one ASAP. Good luck, and I really hope that Red gets well soon! PS - here's an emergency hospital local to you, in case you're unfamiliar with one: Affiliated Emergency Veterinary Service 11850 Aberdeen Street NE Blaine, MN 55449 763-754-5000

This sounds quite serious for Beautifull. Pork bones can splinter and cause significant damage to the esophagus, stomach and intestines. In some cases, they can perforate the gastrointestinal tract or cause an obstruction/blockage. Unless a parasite burden is enormous, worms are highly unlikely to cause an obstruction. However, if she did have a huge flea infestation, she could have developed anemia (low red blood cell count) as a result of the fleas consuming her blood. Since this has been going on for another 36 hours, I am concerned that Beautifull may be severely dehydrated and/or anemic, which may be contributing to her severe lethargy. Beautifull needs to be seen by a vet immediately for an exam, red blood cell count (on a CBC or PCV), and abdominal x-rays to get to the source of her problem. In the future, make sure she receives a high quality flea preventative (Nexgard, Bravecto, Advantix) once per month.

Since Beki is exhibiting a variety of symptoms (not eating and walking abnormally) I would recommend you take her to the veterinarian to be checked out. She could be suffering from back/spinal pain or abdominal pain from something like pancreatitis. A physical examination by your veterinarian will help determine the cause of her discomfort. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. You need to take Brandi to a veterinarian. Wood pieces can have very sharp edges and can cause damage or even perforation of the stomach/intestines. This could be a very serious issue. Please take her to a veterinarian as soon as possible.