Seven Yellow Duck Toys Swallowed: A Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Rescue
Pet owners know well that our furry companions are naturally curious and may sometimes swallow things they should not. Recently, a pet hospital treated an especially “greedy” little patient—a dog that swallowed seven small yellow duck toys in one go.
The “Missing Ducks” and an Anxious Owner
According to the owner, the dog usually loves carrying toys around in its mouth. One day, several small yellow duck toys suddenly went missing. After searching the house without success and noticing the dog showing mild discomfort, the owner realized that the toys might have been swallowed and immediately brought the dog to a pet hospital.
After an initial examination, the veterinarian determined that multiple foreign bodies were present in the dog’s digestive tract and that prompt treatment was required.
Skillful Retrieval Under Endoscopy
A non-invasive endoscopic examination was arranged. A slender endoscope was gently inserted through the dog’s mouth and advanced into the digestive tract. On the monitor, a bright yellow duck toy was clearly visible, lodged inside the body, silently telling the story of its “unexpected journey.”
With precise endoscopic control, the veterinarian carefully located all seven duck toys and removed them one by one using minimally invasive techniques, successfully avoiding the risks and trauma associated with open abdominal surgery.
A Full “Family Photo” of the Toys
After the procedure, the veterinarian showed the owner the retrieved foreign objects—a bag filled with colorful small toys. Once the dog’s playmates, these items had become “visitors” in the digestive tract due to a moment of curiosity.
Warm Reminder: Stay Alert to Foreign Body Ingestion
Veterinarians emphasize that accidental ingestion of foreign objects is not uncommon in pets. Small plastic toys and rubber products, in particular, may cause serious complications such as intestinal obstruction or perforation.
Daily prevention: Properly store small toys and avoid leaving pets unattended with them.
Emergency response: If ingestion is suspected, do not induce vomiting on your own—seek veterinary care immediately.
Technical advantage: JeetVet minimally invasive endoscopic technology can significantly reduce pain and trauma
while improving treatment efficiency.
