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DateMay 26, 2023
CategoryPoisoning
Pet TypeCat
TopicTreatment and Remedy

Question:
How to treat cats when poisoned?
Answer:
Hey! You need to go to your local vet immediately to get help. ~ Dr. Lindsay Butzer
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DateMay 19, 2023
CategoryPoisoning
Pet TypeDog
TopicOnion poison

Question:
My dog ate onion onions on Saturday and he is sick he's like I don't need all the signs what do I do
Answer:
Hey! It does take alot of onions to cause blood diseases in dogs. For example a whole onion everyday for a week or two or 3 onions a day for a week to cause blood issues. But If you are worried please go to a local ER and have them take a blood sample of your dog to check for anemia. Otherwise, if your dog is acting ok, playing and being normal, simply dont give them any more onions and they may be ok. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer
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DateApr 30, 2023
CategoryPoisoning
Pet TypeCat
TopicPoisoning

Question:
What can I do at home for my cat who is drooling and no appetite he usually eats a lot he does have ability to walk around the yard but he may have wandered into a neighbors idk what is wrong he is hiding right now
Answer:
Hey! You need to go to a local veterinarian your pet could have rabies also if they are drooling and you should not touch their mouth and be very careful at this time. I dont know if your pet only lives outside and if they are updated on rabies. Dr. Lindsay Butzer
04
DateMar 17, 2023
CategoryPoisoning
Pet TypeCat
TopicPoisoning

Question:
Shamrock poisoning
Answer:
Hey! I don't see a question here? Please write back with a question. Thank you, Dr. Lindsay Butzer
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DateMar 8, 2023
CategoryPoisoning
Pet TypeDog
TopicXylitol

Question:
Why aren’t xylitol sources listed in the great article on pet poisoning items?
Answer:
Hey! I can speak to the team about this. Also, what do you mean by sources? What has it in it? There are so many things that can have it. And you have to always read the packaging of any human products you are giving to your pets. I was at a vitamin shop looking for fish oil for myself AND a liquid flavored fish oil for humans, which I would think would be okay for pets, HAD XYLITOL! I was shocked. So just always check. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer
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DateFeb 22, 2023
CategoryPoisoning
Pet TypeDog
Topicsimparica trio

Question:
My 18 lb Silky has been on trio for 3 months, he has started seizure, what is best program to help him detox this out of his body
Answer:
Hey! I would simply discontinue the medication and give it time to leave his body. You can give SQ fluids at your local veterinarian about 75 ml once every other day to help flush out his system. You can also give activated charcoal 1 capsule a day to bind anything in his blood stream through the GI tract. If the seizures keep happening, you will want a veterinary neurology consult. I hope this helped. Dr. Lindsay Butzer
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DateFeb 19, 2023
CategoryPoisoning
Pet TypeDog
TopicGram-axone

Question:
How do you treat a dog that was give gramaxone to eat, he was taken to vent where he was given 3 injections n was told to give him chicken noodle soup n coconut water. Is there any other way to care for him at home, ur help would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Answer:
Hey! I am so sorry. This is a very toxic substance. You need to take advice form the veterinarian who saw your dog. There maybe nothing they can do. Thank you, Dr. Lindsay Butzer
08
DateJan 11, 2023
CategoryPoisoning
Pet TypeCat
TopicCat bites tulip leaves

Question:
My cat bites some tulips leaves two hours ago, right now she looks fine and active, but tulips is harmful for cats, what should I do right now?
Answer:
Hey! Tulips and Lillys are in same family of plants that are toxic to cats. This is an emergency and you need to go to your vet. You can give your cat activated charcoal - 2 pills twice a day for 2 days. And you need to give your cat SQ (subcutaneous fluids) or fluids under the skin. If your cat did not ingest it she may be ok, but to be cautious I would do SQ Fluids and Activated charcoal to detox and support kidneys. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer
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DateJan 3, 2023
CategoryPoisoning
Pet TypeCat
TopicBronkaid

Question:
My cat that us over a year got into some package of bronkaid. One tablet was broken, one tablet was wet, and other tablet left whole. Noticed it about half hour ago. She seems fine. But, i want to make sure.
Answer:
Hey! Im sorry I am just seeing this now but if she ate one she should be okay! I hope you made it to a vet or got advice over the phone. It is hard making cats vomit and detox of giving fluids and activated charcoal are warranted if a toxic dose was indeed consumed. - Dr. Lindsay Butzer
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DateJan 3, 2023
CategoryPoisoning
Pet TypeDog
TopicAccidentally eats small amount of zinc phosphide

Question:
Poisoning
Answer:
I don't see a clean question here, but small amount of Zinc will be ok.
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DateDec 13, 2022
CategoryPoisoning
Pet TypeCat
TopicPine tree phenol

Question:
How do I recover my cat from vomiting worh a natural medicine besides activated charcoal which I have applied a little to him to soak up? Is there a product I can order?
Answer:
Hey! If your cat ate the pine tree needles this may upset their stomach and make them vomit for a few days. You may want to take your pet to the veterinarian to get prescription anti-vomiting medication called "Cerenia" and also give your cats a fluid treatment under the skin to help hydrate them while they deal with the upset stomach. Your vet may also want to run other diagnostics.
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DateDec 13, 2022
CategoryPoisoning
Pet TypeCat
TopicMy cat eaten poisonous rat what can i do at home there are no animals hospital near me

Question:
Please help me mam
Answer:
Hey! If your dog ate something poisonous you need to go to the veterinarian to have them make your dog throw up or assess your dog to see what to do. Toxicities can be dangerous and your dog needs to be examined and diagnostic testing may need to be done.
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DateDec 9, 2022
CategoryPoisoning
Pet TypeDog
TopicCan't afford a vet dog got in rat poison

Question:
my little girl hey some little green round rat poison last night that I'd put out at my chicken cage in the holes of the rats this morning she's not going outside and she's acting like she's seeing something or he's going back and forth she's tripping like she's tripping she's not sick on her stomach yet but she's not got out of the chair she keeps looking at the floor going back and forth like something's in it something's down there going back and forth should I go ahead I'm sure she got into the rat poison I did not see her but I know I'll put it out there and when she come back she was muddy so I assume she dig down in the hole normally she's been outside at this time doing her business but she's not getting out of the chair this morning she just act like she's tripping what should I do I can't afford to go to a vet help please
Answer:
Rat poison is deadly to dogs. It can kill them in 1 day without veterinary hospital emergency care. Depending on the type it can either attach the Nervous system paralyzing them and stopping breathing or it can cause clotting disorders and they can bleed out. I am sorry, but you need to go to the veterinarian or your pet can die.
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DateNov 28, 2022
CategoryPoisoning
Pet TypeDog
TopicMy dog ingested ant poison

Question:
How can I help my 4 and a half month old puppy if he ingested ant poison? He is throwing up his gums are a hit pale and he won’t eat
Answer:
That sounds more like parvo, so see your veterinarian for a diagnosis as soon as you can. When a toxicity issue arises and you need immediate help, here are a couple of options: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Phone Number: 1-(888) 426-4435 or websites like JustAnswer.com.
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DateNov 27, 2022
CategoryPoisoning
Pet TypeDog
TopicHas my dog been poisoned

Question:
12 year old Lab who was fine this morning is now salivating, has labored breathing, can't walk, is lethargic, has black colored diarrhea, won't eat and appears to have an infection in his eyes. Are these symptoms of poisoning?
Answer:
A poison is possible but so are many other things - most of which are treated very differently. The severity of the symptoms that you describe make an appointment at your local emergency clinic today ideal.