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by crimsonribbon on 31 May 2009 - 03:05
We just got back from our first camping trip of the year and it reminded me....make sure to thoroughly check your campsite before you bring your dog into the area.
Two years ago my dog swallowed a fish hook she found at our riverside campsite. While I set up the tent, my dog sniffed out and swallowed the "tasty treat" before I knew what was happening. The next thing I knew she was hacking and attempting to vomit, and fishing line was hanging from her mouth. We were both lucky- the vet ( which happened to be an hour drive from our site) was able to see the hook in an xray, sedate her and pull the hook out with long hemostats- only $300 for me and no stitches for her! I hate to think of what it would have cost for a surgery to open her up to get it out if that had not worked!
We always pick up all trash from our campsite before we leave and make an effort to leave it cleaner than we found it. Somehow looking at the last camper's empty beer bottles and used toilet paper strewn everywhere really irritates me. Please be considerate and respectful and pick up after yourself. Also keep in mind that some people just don't care and watch for things that could be dangerous to you or your dog..jpg)
Two years ago my dog swallowed a fish hook she found at our riverside campsite. While I set up the tent, my dog sniffed out and swallowed the "tasty treat" before I knew what was happening. The next thing I knew she was hacking and attempting to vomit, and fishing line was hanging from her mouth. We were both lucky- the vet ( which happened to be an hour drive from our site) was able to see the hook in an xray, sedate her and pull the hook out with long hemostats- only $300 for me and no stitches for her! I hate to think of what it would have cost for a surgery to open her up to get it out if that had not worked!
We always pick up all trash from our campsite before we leave and make an effort to leave it cleaner than we found it. Somehow looking at the last camper's empty beer bottles and used toilet paper strewn everywhere really irritates me. Please be considerate and respectful and pick up after yourself. Also keep in mind that some people just don't care and watch for things that could be dangerous to you or your dog.
by luvdemdogs on 31 May 2009 - 03:05
Thanks for the timely reminder. 
by DebiSue on 31 May 2009 - 03:05
How awful for the both of you!!! I agree with you, it is unbelievable what people leave behind but if it is anywhere near the water I can guarantee you there will be fishing hooks laying around. Thank goodness it wasn't any worse. That could have been deadly. So glad to hear she will be alright.
by ziegenfarm on 31 May 2009 - 04:05
good post. thanks for sharing. i'm sure the same can be applied to children as well. often sharp objects and broken glass are left at campsites. an ounce of prevention...............worth a pound of cure.
pjp
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by animules on 31 May 2009 - 05:05
Leave No Trace is an important concept to follow, at campgrounds, fishing on creeks or lakes, or at the local park. Pack in what you need pack that and more out. If we don't the areas we all recreate in will slowly get closed due to no maintenance,
Yup, I'm a Leave No Trace Trainer.
Yup, I'm a Leave No Trace Trainer.
by yellowrose of Texas on 31 May 2009 - 05:05
Good reminder!!
by VonIsengard on 31 May 2009 - 07:05
Great reminder, we camp with our dogs yearly.
by Trailrider on 31 May 2009 - 15:05
Thanks for the tip! We went camping a couple weeks ago but there were so many people by the water we found a place more remote with a nice view. But as summer comes and we go out more I will definately heed your advice.
by TashaGSD on 31 May 2009 - 15:05
Last summer my "fetch crazy" female dove GSD off the shore as my husband had just caught a fish from the boat in our creek.
Before he could react she bit the fish on the line and starting swimming madly away dragging him and the boat in tow down the creek.
He finally managed to get to shore but by that time she had SWALLOWED the whole fish with hook intact . The fish and line had made it into her stomach!
He and dog had quite the wrestling match shoreline and somehow he managed to pull the hook and line out MINUS THE FISH. Could have been a real disaster but she had a nice fresh bass for lunch:) and we had NO LUNCH.
He won't cast a line with her around anymore!!!
Before he could react she bit the fish on the line and starting swimming madly away dragging him and the boat in tow down the creek.
He finally managed to get to shore but by that time she had SWALLOWED the whole fish with hook intact . The fish and line had made it into her stomach!
He and dog had quite the wrestling match shoreline and somehow he managed to pull the hook and line out MINUS THE FISH. Could have been a real disaster but she had a nice fresh bass for lunch:) and we had NO LUNCH.
He won't cast a line with her around anymore!!!
by Mindhunt on 02 June 2009 - 19:06
Thanks for that reminder, I have a few GSDs where the 5 second rule doesn't apply cause the yummy isn't there long enough if I don't get out a "leave it" in the first half second.
As for some people being gross lazy disgusting things....I used to live by the beach and I watch a woman change her kids' (plural diaper age children) diapers and leave the poopy things on the beach as they walked back to their car parked next to the trash can. I couldn't believe my eyes, not only where the diapers on the beach, but all their trash. We were all cleaning up the beach that day and one of our volunteers asked them politely to pick up after themselves and I won't print what the woman and her lovely hubby told the volunteer after the hubby spit next to the volunteer's foot.
As for some people being gross lazy disgusting things....I used to live by the beach and I watch a woman change her kids' (plural diaper age children) diapers and leave the poopy things on the beach as they walked back to their car parked next to the trash can. I couldn't believe my eyes, not only where the diapers on the beach, but all their trash. We were all cleaning up the beach that day and one of our volunteers asked them politely to pick up after themselves and I won't print what the woman and her lovely hubby told the volunteer after the hubby spit next to the volunteer's foot.
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