In the year 2018, our two year old “Ace” was still going through his chewing stage as some dogs do.

He recovered, after falling extremely ill for two weeks after ingesting of all things….a rubber band.

A reminder to always double check that harmful or enticing products are put away safely.

As a veterinary manager, with years of experience, I fell short of that with one rubber band.

Some dogs like Ace, even at  two years old do not get over that curious stage of chewing, and eating things that he may come across. Even managing to get a hold of a pepper spray which luckily was taken away quickly.

A young dog like a child is still learning, so curiosity can become costly.

Keeping harmful products out of reach and off of the floor is a sure way of keeping your dog or cat from a visit to the vet, and you leaving with a huge bill.

Because remember in order to find the source, a veterinarian must run costly diagnostics.

Then, to remedy the problem is something that could take days, time, and more money.

Some of the most common household items ingested by pets.

Working in a veterinary clinic, I have seen pets seeking treatment for illness caused by the most common household items such as……

Plastic bags
Long scarfs
Tampons
Feminine liners/ pads
Magnets
Rubber bands
Pencils
Safety pins
Paper clips
Prescriptions
and even golf balls.

So remember to take the time to double check as things can easily slip by, like one rubber band :/