Surgical Obstruction
Dog Ate Sock: Surgical Obstruction
Small dog or delayed presentation with the sock lodged in the intestines and needing abdominal surgery.
Typical Cost Range (Surgical Obstruction)
$3,000
to
$5,000
Based on national average veterinary pricing for surgical obstruction of dog ate sock. Your actual costs may vary by location, clinic, and individual case.
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How to Tell If This Matches Your Situation
This cost range applies when the following are true. If your situation does not match, check the other severity levels for a closer estimate.
- Small dog under 25 lbs
- Vomiting, not eating, abdominal pain
- Ingestion more than 24 hours ago
- Confirmed intestinal obstruction on imaging
- Abdominal surgery with 2-4 day hospitalization
What Treatment Typically Looks Like
Emergency abdominal surgery (enterotomy or resection), IV fluids, pain management, antibiotics, and 2-4 days of post-op hospitalization.
After-hours or emergency clinic visits may add a 25% surcharge to these costs.
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