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Immediate Actions:
- Call your veterinarian immediately. They will be able to provide professional guidance and may ask you to bring the dog in for an examination and treatment.
- Keep the dog calm and restrict activity. Avoid strenuous exercise or excitement, as it can increase the risk of perforation or bleeding.
- Monitor the dog’s behavior closely. Watch for signs of distress, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Treatment:
The veterinarian may recommend one or more of the following treatments:
- Endoscopy: A long, flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the esophagus to examine the foreign object and potentially remove it.
- Surgery: In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to remove the stag beetle if it is lodged in the stomach or intestines.
- Medication: Anti-emetics (to prevent vomiting) and antibiotics (to prevent infection) may be prescribed.
Precautions:
- Do not induce vomiting. This can cause the sharp exoskeleton of the stag beetle to scratch or perforate the esophagus.
- Do not give the dog activated charcoal. This can absorb the nutrients in the dog’s food and worsen any stomach upset.
- Keep the dog well-hydrated. Offer plenty of fresh water to prevent dehydration.
Additional Information:
- Japanese stag beetles are large insects with sharp mandibles and exoskeletons.
- If swallowed whole, they can cause damage to the esophagus, stomach, or intestines.
- Symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and lethargy.
- Early treatment is critical to prevent serious complications.
- It is important to keep dogs away from potentially harmful insects and other foreign objects.
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