I'm not entirely sure that should be your only worry. A creatures stomach acid can be rather potent stuff you know. Better just to put it out of it's misery and gullet the thing I suppose.

[ she keeps her tone mild and clinical as she stares at the little cybuddy yawning away it's troubles before seemingly settling down for an afternoon nap. ]

Of course, you may be forced to purchase him if you were to go through with that. Tell me, just how much exactly do you think one of these creatures are worth?