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Diamonds And Dogs |
What to Do if your Dog Swallowed Your Diamond |
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Dogs, unlike humans, have no way of determining if an object they see can be eaten or not. The responsibility in teaching them which to eat and which not to eat lies in the pet owner. Many dog lovers let their pets roam around the house freely. Some even let their dog’s sleep in their own bedroom. The problem with this, however, is your dog can sometimes pick up tiny things such as your jewelry and other accessories that fall on the floor inside your room. The worse thing that can happen is when your beloved pet eats and swallows your most precious diamond. You may have actually seen the act but felt so helpless at that instance. That could be most disappointing on your part but there’s nothing to worry as you can retrieve your jewelry without having to spend much money. So what are you to do then when you catch your dog swallowing your diamonds? Can you do an emergency procedure at home or should you just call your veterinarian to ask for advice? It’s never safe to attempt to insert your hand inside your dog’s mouth to look for that diamond. This is even if you feel he hasn’t swallowed the diamond stone or jewelry yet. You can risk hurting yourself so the better thing to do is call your veterinarian immediately and ask what you should do about the problem. Most veterinarians would recommend that you wait for your dog to poop as he will just naturally release the diamond that way. When the object has already been swallowed, there’s no way for you to retrieve it unless a surgical procedure will be performed. But if you don’t want to spend much, you only have to wait for the right time for your dog to eliminate his waste. This task may be a bit unpleasant on your part as you need to check his poop for that ring every time the canine releases his waste. But again, just bear with it and you will eventually get your diamond back in good condition. There was news last year that involved a Golden Retriever that swallowed a 3-carat diamond of his owner, George Kaufmann, who’s a Maryland jeweler. It was on January 26, 2010 when Sollie, the dog, ate the diamond stone that fell on the floor when the jeweler was meeting with a business partner. It was only after three days that the dog was able to release the stone to the relief of the owner. Be observant if your pet shows unusual symptoms such as difficulty in breathing or experiences pain. This could mean the jewelry got stuck up in his throat or somewhere down the intestines. If the symptoms persist, do bring your dog right away to the vet for a thorough checkup. The vet may require an X-ray to find where the diamond jewelry is situated inside your dog’s body. If the object is large and causing pain, a surgical procedure may have to be performed. |
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