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Dog Eats Ashes - Should you panic? Is this an emergency?
Well, it could be. My corgi liked to eat the volcanic rocks that are part of the floor of a gas fireplace log. But she didn't eat much, just a few tiny pieces, so it wasn't a problem. But how about fireplace ashes, or worse, ashtray ashes from a cigarette or cigar. Yuck! First - evaluate the situation by whether or not your dog seems ill. Call the Vet. The Vet will want to know how-much was eaten.
Ashes from wood and other plants are caustic.Many dogs are reported to throw up after eating ashes. That's nature's response to a bad problem, and in fact, the Vet is likely to induce vomiting when your dog has bad contents still in the stomach area.Bottom line: Keep ashes away from your dog. Ashtrays contain lethal poisons. Call your Vet...
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