FOOD HAZARDS: Gator's Story

Gator, looking very sad before surgery.

Gator is an 18-month old Pit Bull, who was offered bones and decided he’d crunch them all up and swallow them. This led to an obstruction in Gator’s intestinal tract, and he began vomiting, and not wanting to eat much of anything else.

Gator was brought in, and after x-rays were taken, we found the obstruction and prepped for surgery. Some of the bone fragments were so pointy they almost pierced his intestines! After two days of hospitalization, Gator was ready to go home! Boy, was he happy to see his mom!

You can see the fragments of bone in his belly

At Lombard Animal Hospital we offer many safe alternatives to cooked bone, including: Antlerz (in various sizes), Curly pizzles and Windees – all natural products that can give your pup something to chew on without the disastrous consequences of bones!

 Gator and Mom share a moment while he recovers from surgery

It's been two months since Gator's surgery, 
and he's back to his normal self!

At Lombard Animal Hospital, in Portland, Oregon, we strive to increase the quality of life for pets and their people through education, nutrition and wellness!

Give us a call -- We'd love to see you and your pets!

503.285.2337

www.lombardanimalhospital.com