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My son was playing with iridescent bejeweled rhinestones 6M self adhesive stickers. Friend saw him looking around stuff crumbs, and potentially ingested the self adhesive jewel thinking it was crumbs. On 10/03/2024 around 10pm USA Missouri

Signs showed discomfort the action of tried to say remove a hair that’s stuck in the back of your throat and maneuvering it out with the backside of your tongue, pushing it

Sounds like he’s hacking up dry thick glen U

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Dog, Chihuahua
4 years 11 months, Male
Issue details
Main concern
Behavior
Others
Lethargic, confused, hacking
Others
Ingested self adhesive rhinestone
Multiple times a day
Duration
1 day(s)
Ongoing
Other issues
Lethargy
Loss of appetite
Toxic ingestion
Stinky breath
Difficulty in breathing
Coughing
Skin
Itching
Fleas
Teeth
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Dr. Sena
Dr.Tail Vet

It sounds like your Chihuahua might have ingested a foreign object, which can be quite concerning, especially if they're showing symptoms like lethargy, confusion, hacking, and difficulty breathing. These signs, combined with the possibility of ingesting something toxic or obstructive, suggest that this could be an emergency situation.

The rhinestone could potentially cause an obstruction in the gastrointestinal tract or even pose a choking hazard. The hacking and difficulty breathing might be due to irritation or a partial obstruction in the throat or esophagus. Lethargy and loss of appetite are also worrying signs that could indicate discomfort or a more serious underlying issue.

Given the severity of these symptoms and the potential for an obstruction or other complications, I strongly recommend seeking immediate veterinary care. A veterinarian will be able to perform the necessary diagnostics, such as X-rays, to determine if the rhinestone is causing an obstruction and provide appropriate treatment.

In the meantime, try to keep your dog calm and avoid giving any food or water until you've consulted with a veterinarian, as this could worsen the situation if there's an obstruction.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask. Thank you.

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