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My Dog Ate a Sock: The Complete Veterinarian's Guide to Intestinal Blockages, Surgery, and Recovery
Did your dog swallow a sock? Learn when it may pass on its own, when an intestinal blockage is likely, what symptoms to watch for, whether vomiting should be induced, and when emergency surgery may be needed.
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My Dog Ate a Sock (Part 2): Symptoms of an Intestinal Blockage and When It's an Emergency
Wondering if your dog will pass a swallowed sock or develop an intestinal blockage? Learn when vomiting may be appropriate, why symptoms don't always appear immediately, the warning signs of an obstruction, and when emergency veterinary care is needed.
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My Dog Ate a Sock (Part 3): How Veterinarians Diagnose an Intestinal Blockage
How do veterinarians know if a swallowed sock is causing an intestinal blockage? Learn why socks don't always show up on X-rays, when ultrasound is helpful, when endoscopy is an option, and why some dogs need surgery even if they seem to be feeling better.
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Why Is My Dog Vomiting?
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6 min readToxicitiesMy Dog Ate Chocolate: How Much Is Dangerous and What Should I Do?
If your dog ate chocolate, don't panic—but don't ignore it either. Learn which types of chocolate are most dangerous, how toxicity is calculated, what symptoms to watch for, and when to seek emergency veterinary care.
12 min readToxicitiesMy Cat Ate a Lily — Why It's a True Emergency
True lilies cause fatal kidney failure in cats. Every part is toxic — even the pollen and water in the vase.
5 min readSymptomsWhy Is My Pet Itching? A Vet's Guide to the Real Causes
Fleas, food, environment, or infection — how to figure out what's driving the scratch, and what actually stops it.
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After 15 years in clinical practice — including a mobile practice I opened in 2018 and two brick-and-mortar hospitals opened in 2022 and 2025 — I built Ask Dr. Rene' to do the thing I love most: helping pet owners understand what is going on with their animals in clear, layman's terms.
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