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Do you use Duraflame Stix to start a fire in the woodstove or fireplace? The stix are easy to use and make a fire quickly come to life! But what happens if a dog eats Duraflame Stix?
Has your dog eaten Duraflame Stix? Are you worried the Duraflame Stix will make your dog sick? If so, you’ve come to the right place. We understand it can be scary when your dog eats something like this.
We’ve put together some information about Duraflame Stix and whether they can make a dog sick. Let’s get started!
What are Duraflame Stix?
Duraflame Stix are fire starters that can safely be used to start fires in a fire pit outside or in a wood stove and fireplace inside. They’re easy to use and pack when you’re heading out for a camping trip. The stix produce a clean, even-burning fire that can light even the most stubborn wood.
Duraflame Stix are made of sawdust, agricultural fibers, waxes, and oils. While that sounds pretty safe, what would happen if a dog ate Duraflame Stix?
Duraflame Stix & Dogs
Fortunately, the ingredients that make up Duraflame Stix are not toxic to dogs. That’s the good news! However, the stix can still be dangerous. That’s because the components in the Stix can become lodged in the digestive tract and cause an intestinal blockage. This is a dangerous condition that can lead to death if not treated.
Another problem is that the ingredients in Duraflame Stix can cause diarrhea and vomiting if eaten in small amounts.
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Ask a Vet Live NowSymptoms of Duraflame Stix Ingestion in Dogs
You may notice these symptoms if your dog has eaten Duraflame Stix:
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain & swelling
- Lack of appetite
- Weakness
- Constipation
- Dehydration
- Restlessness
If you notice any of these symptoms in your dog, then call the vet immediately. This is an emergency. Don’t wait to see if your dog’s symptoms worsen or improve. He needs medical treatment now.
Be sure to let the vet know what your dog has eaten and how much of the Duraflame Stix he ate. The vet will also need know about what time this happened.
In many cases, the dog requires emergency surgery to safely remove the blockage from his system.
The good news is that dogs who receive prompt medical treatment will make a full recovery. If your fur baby likes to chew on Duraflame Stix, then be sure to keep these out of his reach!
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Tom has always loved to write since he was little - he wanted to be either a writer or a veterinary doctor, but he ended up being a professional writer while most of his works are based on animals. He was born in San Francisco but later moved to Texas to continue his job as a writer. He graduated from the University of San Francisco where he studied biotechnology. He is happily married and a soon to be father!
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