Puppiesare always up for mischief and need you to keep an eye on them 24/7. What has happened to this cheeky cocker spaniel is proof of how vital your supervision is and how dangerous certain substances we keep in the house can be for your pet.
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‘Superglue can be very dangerous if swallowed’
Bleu, the 20-week-old cocker spaniel puppy, managed to chew a packet of superglue while his owner Cali Coulson was tidying up the house. The clueless pooch cemented his mouth shut and urgently needed help.
Thankfully, Bleu’s owner noticed the mishap and didn’t hesitate to rush the dog to the vet.
Taken in by the Vets4Pets Bedlington team, the puppy got the dangerous substance removed in no time.
Dr Robert Dorward said:
Bleu was a very lucky puppy as superglue can be very dangerous if swallowed. Thankfully, he was brought in to us quickly and I was able to draw on knowledge from an emergency medicine course, to immediately use olive oil to remove the glue from his mouth.
Posted by Vets4Pets Bedlington on Wednesday, November 23, 2022
The glue was eliminated ‘with minimal fuss’ using swabs soaked in olive oil which gently dissolved all the dried substance from Bleu's lips, teeth and tongue.
Posted by Vets4Pets Bedlington on Wednesday, November 23, 2022
‘It could end really bad’
Dr Dorward believes that if not for the quick reaction of the owner and a clever hack in the surgery, the situation could end up really bad for Bleu and the family's budget.
He explained:
If that trick didn't work, Bleu would have needed extensive surgery to his mouth and tongue to remove the glue and would have ended up with an intensive recovery period over several months. It always puts a smile on my face when we're able to help a beloved pet make a speedy recovery and cases like this make me incredibly proud of our brilliant team and clinical facilities here in Bedlington.
The vet also shared how he has experienced more bizarre incidents before. He cited ‘the strangest thing’ he had witnessed in his practice - a dog who ate a whole set of Christmas tree lights.
Dr Dorward recommends visiting your vet if you’re worried your dog may have eaten something it shouldn't have and advises you to look out for warning signs such as groaning, a gurgly tummy, or an inability to keep down food or fluids.
Sources used:
- Birmingham Mail: 'Puppy saved by vet after cementing mouth shut by chewing superglue'
