28/05/2026
Tiger was brought to the Sandton SPCA Clinic after refusing food for several days. Despite a thorough initial assessment, nothing unusual was detected. However, the Sandton SPCA Clinic team made the decision to admit Tiger to monitor her.
The following morning, clinic staff discovered that Tiger had passed bloody stool which included a corncob!
She was immediately placed on treatment, including antibiotics and supportive care.
“We are happy to share that Tiger has responded very well to the treatment. She has regained her appetite, made a good recovery and has since gone home,” said clinic manager, Tebogo Phutiagae.
This case is a powerful reminder to pet owners that items like corncobs can pose serious risks to animals, leading to digestive complications and even life‑threatening emergencies.
Please keep potentially dangerous items out of reach of your pets to protect them from choking hazards and prevent tragic outcomes.
If you suspect that your dog or pet has eaten a foreign object or is experiencing a severe digestive backup, they will often show a combination of the following signs:
* Repeated Vomiting or Dry Heaving: Often occurs frequently, bringing up food, water, or yellow bile.
* Abdominal Pain: You may notice your dog arching their back, stretching out constantly or avoiding your touch around the belly.
* Bowel Changes: Straining to defecate with little to no stool produced, or passing very small, hard, or wet amounts of stool.
* Loss of Appetite & Nausea: Refusing meals and showing signs of nausea like excessive drooling or lip-smacking.
* Lethargy and Weakness: Becoming unusually tired, weak, or uninterested in activity due to pain and dehydration.
* Bloating: A swollen or distended abdomen caused by trapped gas.
Never wait to see if your dog will pass a foreign object naturally, seek medical treatment. Together, we can keep our beloved companions safe.
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