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Posted: 2/10/2017 5:21:34 PM EDT

We took him to the vet last night and he is about to have surgery.

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Posted: 2/10/2017 5:35:38 PM EDT

[#1]

Good luck Dexter.

Posted: 2/10/2017 5:44:10 PM EDT

[#2]

Godspeed Dexter!

Let me know if there's anything I can do for you, Smally.

Posted: 2/10/2017 5:45:03 PM EDT

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Wow, good luck to you all man.

What happened, and how old is he?

Posted: 2/10/2017 6:30:50 PM EDT

[#4]

He is 5, he ate something don't know anymore

Posted: 2/10/2017 7:07:34 PM EDT

[#5]

Good luck pal. Hope he's ok

Posted: 2/10/2017 7:38:51 PM EDT

[#6]

Best of luck to the lil guy

Posted: 2/10/2017 7:46:04 PM EDT

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Freakin dogs. My sisters Golden Retriever swallowed a soft plush toy the size of a wool sock. It cost her $5k for the surgery and the dog was laid up for weeks. I went home and threw away all Zekes soft toys. Lol

Were they able to see something in an X-ray? My whole household is pulling for him. Its a pretty routine thing if it's just a blockage, I'm sure he'll be fine. We've got a wire crate with your name on it if you need one.

You should be able to claim veterinary expenses on your taxes.

Posted: 2/10/2017 7:49:29 PM EDT

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Freakin dogs. My sisters Golden Retriever swallowed a soft plush toy the size of a wool sock. It cost her $5k for the surgery and the dog was laid up for weeks. I went home and threw away all Zekes soft toys. Lol

Were they able to see something in an X-ray? My whole household is pulling for him. Its a pretty routine thing if it's just a blockage, I'm sure he'll be fine. We've got a wire crate with your name on it if you need one.

You should be able to claim veterinary expenses on your taxes.

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Thanks bud, they could not see anything but had bacteria in his throw up so they think he has a hole somewhere

Posted: 2/10/2017 8:00:43 PM EDT

[#9]

Best wishes for Dexter, you and your family.

Posted: 2/10/2017 8:29:35 PM EDT

[#10]

He is out of surgery and is doing well, they had to remove 2 feet of his intestines because it had 3 small holes in it

Posted: 2/10/2017 8:33:36 PM EDT

[#11]

Hope Dexter is gonna be ok.

Posted: 2/10/2017 8:58:59 PM EDT

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He is out of surgery and is doing well, they had to remove 2 feet of his intestines because it had 3 small holes in it

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Well that's pretty great news, glad to hear. Any idea what caused the holes?

Posted: 2/10/2017 9:18:07 PM EDT

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He is out of surgery and is doing well, they had to remove 2 feet of his intestines because it had 3 small holes in it

Well that's pretty great news, glad to hear. Any idea what caused the holes?

The ate one of the kids teething toys that had a string in it, some of the string passed faster then the rest. That is what they think caused the holes.

He should be home by Monday I hope

Posted: 2/11/2017 9:30:47 PM EDT

[#14]

He is up and moving around just though some would like to know

Posted: 2/11/2017 10:07:44 PM EDT

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Posted: 2/11/2017 10:19:05 PM EDT

[#16]

Great news, very happy to hear!

Posted: 2/11/2017 10:34:35 PM EDT

[#17]

Great news!

Posted: 2/11/2017 10:38:28 PM EDT

[#18]

dupe

Posted: 2/12/2017 12:31:17 AM EDT

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He ate food one step closer to coming home

Posted: 2/12/2017 7:57:07 AM EDT

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That's awesome.

10Years ago I lost my 4yr old mix. Kidneys shut down abruptly, could have been Lyme, chicom dog food, antifreeze (least likely).

I would have maxed out every credit card I had to save him.

Great dogs are hard to lose.

Posted: 2/12/2017 11:39:15 AM EDT

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That's great news!

Many years ago my best friend had a Golden named Dexter. The dog was only a year or two old when he chewed up part of a blanket and followed it up with a piece of a frisbee. It all lodged in his guts and they had to remove a few feet of intestine. He made a full recovery and was a great dog for another 12 years or so.

Posted: 2/12/2017 1:38:33 PM EDT

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He is getting better, looks like he can come home in a day or two

Posted: 2/12/2017 3:25:23 PM EDT

[#23]

He looks like he learned his lesson

Posted: 2/13/2017 9:23:59 AM EDT

[#24]

glad hes ok

Posted: 2/13/2017 6:00:58 PM EDT

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Yep. Has a "I will never fucking do that again" look to him. Plus he really wants to come home. Glad he's OK.

Posted: 2/13/2017 6:16:23 PM EDT

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He gets to come home tomorrow

Posted: 2/13/2017 6:37:48 PM EDT

[#27]

NICE.

Posted: 2/13/2017 8:29:03 PM EDT

[#28]

Glad your buddy is ok.

Posted: 2/14/2017 5:19:02 PM EDT

[#29]

Great news!

Posted: 2/14/2017 5:33:41 PM EDT

[#30]

Picking him up now

Posted: 2/14/2017 5:52:32 PM EDT

[#31]

Good for you and glad he turned out ok, that's gonna be one happy dog when he gets home.

Posted: 2/14/2017 6:55:41 PM EDT

[#32]

Wooohooooo!!!

Posted: 2/14/2017 7:11:01 PM EDT

[#33]

Lemme see him in the cone

Posted: 2/14/2017 8:30:58 PM EDT

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He is home and doing well

Posted: 2/14/2017 8:59:54 PM EDT

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And is gonna stay right there in that position for like 3 days.

Glad your buddy is home!

Posted: 2/14/2017 9:04:23 PM EDT

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Thanks

Posted: 2/15/2017 11:52:33 AM EDT

[#37]

Great news!

Posted: 2/15/2017 6:28:40 PM EDT

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Posted: 2/16/2017 12:34:00 AM EDT

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Thx for that. Now stop torturing the poor guy

You'll be able to tell he's getting better when he starts licking his balls!

Posted: 2/16/2017 7:50:05 AM EDT

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Oh man, cone of shame, and that look on his face is pure shame. He does not look amused hahaha

Posted: 2/16/2017 8:45:53 AM EDT

[#41]

Does this cone make me look fat?

Posted: 2/16/2017 9:29:00 AM EDT

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Hahahah

Posted: 2/17/2017 7:28:31 AM EDT

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He looks much improved already!

Posted: 2/21/2017 11:30:57 PM EDT

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Well after a week of being home I have to say he is doing much better. After spending 7500 bucks to save his life I wanted to kill him today. He is such his mothers dog

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