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- threedogjeep
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HELP
Caity just ate a dead mouse from the neighbor's yard. I am afraid it might have been poisoned!! I called the clinic and they said just to watch for vomiting and diahrea....She weights 60 lbs. Do you think she will be okay???
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Sharon Rose
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Don't mean to scare you, but if it was poisoned it could kill her. I have seen dogs die like that before. I would call the vet back and see if they can do something, and make sure you tell them it was poisoned if you think it was.
Sam
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- Red Dragon
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Sorry to hear about this. Is Caity acting weird? I found this link...looks like some good info.
http://www.doctordog.com/dogbook/dogpoison.html
Good luck!!
http://www.doctordog.com/dogbook/dogpoison.html
Good luck!!
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How scary. I hope she is okay.
Last year we had rats all over our town and they would run around the yard. I contacted several vets and the posion control about using posion and they said that if the dogs or cats ate the poison directly then, yes, it would hurt them but if they just got a hold of a rat that had eaten some that there wasn't enough poison in the rat to do the animals any major harm. I still worried about it though. A good thing though is that this was a mouse so that means it was smaller so it would have had even less poison in it's system.
Keep a close eye on her. Also, did the vet tell you what to do in case she does start acting differently?
Last year we had rats all over our town and they would run around the yard. I contacted several vets and the posion control about using posion and they said that if the dogs or cats ate the poison directly then, yes, it would hurt them but if they just got a hold of a rat that had eaten some that there wasn't enough poison in the rat to do the animals any major harm. I still worried about it though. A good thing though is that this was a mouse so that means it was smaller so it would have had even less poison in it's system.
Keep a close eye on her. Also, did the vet tell you what to do in case she does start acting differently?
- threedogjeep
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Thanks everyone. The emergency vet I called said that at 60 pounds it was unlikely that it would cause major problems. She just said to watch her and bring her in immediately if she was acting strange or had bad vomiting, etc. That was about..oh...hour and a half ago. I am going to keep an eye on her for sure. It promises to be a long night and it is critical that I get into work by 6:30 a.m. Please send strength and positive thougths out for her! She is the 15 yo.
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What To Do If Your Dog Ingests Poison Or Poisonous Plants
Dogs will eat pretty much anything and many things your dog may eat could be poisonous to your dog. If you suspect your dog has eaten something that may be poison to your dog or even something uncooked like chicken you may want to induce vomiting to ensure that the poison is out of your dogs system. You should also consult your vet to ensure your dog receives proper care if your dog ingests poison. Many common foods that are find for humans can be poison to your dog. Onions and chocolate are an example of foods that may be poisonous to yor dog.
To induce vomiting and prevent poison absorption – If your dog has ingested something that you know needs to come out, you can induce vomiting with hydrogen peroxide and water. The use of a turkey baster will be your easiest method to administer. Give 1 teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight of a 3% peroxide solution with equal amounts of water, inject down the dogs throat. This should be done outside as the dog will foam at the mouth and vomit. If needed, this can be repeated every 15-20 minutes, up to three times or until the dog vomits.
If your pet has ingested a toxin or poison, contact your local vet, emergency vet or Pet Poison Control for treatment and dosages.
DO NOT induce vomiting if the dog has already vomited, is unconscious, having trouble breathing is in convulsions or has ingested a sharp object that could cut the esophagus or stomach.
Do not induce vomiting if the dog has ingested an acid product, cleaning solution, chemical or petroleum product, or product that says not to induce vomiting. Contact your local vet, emergency vet or the 24 hr emergency Pet Poison Control 1-888-426-4435.
Aspca Animal Poison Control Center Hotline
As the premier animal poison control center in North America, the APCC is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, make the call that can make all the difference: (888) 426-4435. A $55 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc
Dogs will eat pretty much anything and many things your dog may eat could be poisonous to your dog. If you suspect your dog has eaten something that may be poison to your dog or even something uncooked like chicken you may want to induce vomiting to ensure that the poison is out of your dogs system. You should also consult your vet to ensure your dog receives proper care if your dog ingests poison. Many common foods that are find for humans can be poison to your dog. Onions and chocolate are an example of foods that may be poisonous to yor dog.
To induce vomiting and prevent poison absorption – If your dog has ingested something that you know needs to come out, you can induce vomiting with hydrogen peroxide and water. The use of a turkey baster will be your easiest method to administer. Give 1 teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight of a 3% peroxide solution with equal amounts of water, inject down the dogs throat. This should be done outside as the dog will foam at the mouth and vomit. If needed, this can be repeated every 15-20 minutes, up to three times or until the dog vomits.
If your pet has ingested a toxin or poison, contact your local vet, emergency vet or Pet Poison Control for treatment and dosages.
DO NOT induce vomiting if the dog has already vomited, is unconscious, having trouble breathing is in convulsions or has ingested a sharp object that could cut the esophagus or stomach.
Do not induce vomiting if the dog has ingested an acid product, cleaning solution, chemical or petroleum product, or product that says not to induce vomiting. Contact your local vet, emergency vet or the 24 hr emergency Pet Poison Control 1-888-426-4435.
Aspca Animal Poison Control Center Hotline
As the premier animal poison control center in North America, the APCC is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, make the call that can make all the difference: (888) 426-4435. A $55 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc
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I am soo sorry to hear this........I know you must be scared.
I'm saying prayers and sending positive thoughts from me and Kearra.
Maybe call the posion control # that Jeff sent??? It may not have been poisioned, could have just died out there, at least I hope so. Keep us posted and let us know how she is doing......Hugs to you both
I'm saying prayers and sending positive thoughts from me and Kearra.
Maybe call the posion control # that Jeff sent??? It may not have been poisioned, could have just died out there, at least I hope so. Keep us posted and let us know how she is doing......Hugs to you both
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Oh no, poor puppy. I do know that with anything that ingest poisin, before it kills the animal (the mouse, not your dog) the body does start to metabolized the poision which will decrease the strength (of course this is what I read and have never done much research...not much of a science person). I think this is why they say that as long as they are eating an animal that has already ingested the poision they should be okay.
I hope everything is okay.
I hope everything is okay.
Amanda
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- threedogjeep
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it has now been about 3 hours.
God bless you all for your prayers and good energy. She is fine right now...snoring on the couch next to me just like usual at this time of night. She is the last reminder of my first husband who died after 19 years of marriage. She is going to break my heart someday...just please God don't let it be today.
God bless you all for your prayers and good energy. She is fine right now...snoring on the couch next to me just like usual at this time of night. She is the last reminder of my first husband who died after 19 years of marriage. She is going to break my heart someday...just please God don't let it be today.
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3dogjeep, I will be thinking of your chow. If the dog swallowed the mouse whole, wouldn't it just pass through the gut and that's it?
I hope it will turn out o.k.
Karin
I hope it will turn out o.k.
Karin
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