Chopper, what did you get into now? Stick to getting into cute apparel, would ya?

I say just watch him. Anything unusual, take him in to your vet immediately.

Don't cha just love what our pets get into?

I think the emergency vet is acting properly. If you are so worried that you would phone them, they have a liability issue if they tell you just watch and then something happens.

And your vet is also acting properly as they have more knowledge of both you and the dog. And perhaps they are closer to your home, as well.

Hand in there!