Strange things dogs have swallowed
The List of Strange Things Dogs Have Swallowed from the AKC
I saw this in our paper and couldn’t resist posting it. It was just kind of interesting.
Dogs will eat just about anything they can get their teeth onto, and even the most fastidious pet-proofing doesn’t guarantee that your dog won’t scarf down something like a chicken bone, sock or piece of string that could endanger his health or even his life.
When dogs eat bad things, treatment can cost $1,000 to $3,000, but some veterinary procedures can add up to much more. The American Kennel Club has compiled a list of some of the strange household items dogs swallow and the average cost of removing them.
- Doll head: $1,104
- Lobster tail: $1,310
- Glove: $1,138
- Hand warmer: $1,424
- Rubber ball: $1,418
- Corncob: $1,915
- Socks: $2,205
- Threaded needle: $2,239
- Toy: $2,436
- Chicken bone: $2,700
- Kitchen towel: $3,738
- String: $5,000
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