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Standard Surgical Removal

Dog Foreign Body Obstruction: Standard Surgical Removal

Object is in the intestines and needs a standard abdominal surgery (enterotomy) to remove.

Typical Cost Range (Standard Surgical Removal)

$3,000 to $5,500

Based on national average veterinary pricing for standard surgical removal of dog foreign body obstruction. Your actual costs may vary by location, clinic, and individual case.

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.

What Treatment Typically Looks Like

Abdominal exploratory surgery with enterotomy, IV fluids, pain management, antibiotics, and 2-3 days of post-op hospitalization.

After-hours or emergency clinic visits may add a 25% surcharge to these costs.

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