15/10/2026
Something isn't quite right here 🤔
As much as we love the idea that every pup has a nice full tummy, there are limits and this patient came in with a stomach full of rocks!
Rocks are one of the more common objects that dogs ingest when they really shouldn't; usually when grease and other bits of fat are tossed from the braai onto the nearby decorative pebbles! Some dogs, however, just leave us asking, "but why?!".
Signs your dog may have a foreign body can vary greatly depending on the degree of obstruction, location, duration and type of foreign body; but often include vomiting, decreased appetite, lethargy, diarrhoea and abdominal discomfort. A quick xray, and sometimes abdominal ultrasound, can often confirm the diagnosis and we can get the patient treated and into theater if necessary.
Any guesses as to what breed of dog may have done this? We will share the guilty face soon!