My dog ate rat poison! │ Twin Trees Vet Talk (FREE VET ADVICE PODCAST)
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- In this video we discuss what to do if your pet ingests rat or mouse poison (rodenticide). We also discuss the environmental impact of rodenticide and its harmful effects on wildlife. Finally, we include resources on whom to call if your pet has been poisoned, how to induce vomiting at home in dogs using hydrogen peroxide (please also watch Dr. Justine Lee's video on this for important tips), and the recommendations from the BCSPCA on humane rodent control.
FULL BLOG POST:
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Further reading:
-BCSPCA humane rodent control: spca.bc.ca/ways-to-help/take-...
-BCSPCA best practices wildlife control (rats and mice): spca.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads...
-A review: poisoning by anticoagulant rodenticides in non-target animals globally: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
Credit Barn Owl Poster: www.barnowlsbc.ca/raptor-roden...
Credit rodenticides and wildlife infographic: www.sccf.org/news/blog/not-all...
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro and question
0:09 This is a common EMERGENCY. Get veterinary assistance right away.
00:17 It can be fatal if left untreated. Don't wait too long to see a vet!
00:42 Most rat poisons are anticoagulant poisons (cause bleeding by interfering with blood clotting)
01:07 Prevention is best- avoid poisons altogether. They must be kept out of reach of pets and children.
01:24 Poison looks like food to animals and toddlers. Thee are many children who also become poisoned every year.
01:35 If it does happen: it is an emergency. See a vet right away or call ASPCA Animal Poison Control: 18884264435
01:55 You vet will typically induce vomiting right away, and then give the antidote.
02:23 Some of the newer poisons work by different mechanisms and so need to be treated differently.
02:28 Rodent poisons are very dangerous for wildlife, especially eagles, owls and other birds of prey.
03:02 THIS IS PREVENTABLE- use alternative to poison, be aware
03:24 if you dog finds poison, get them to an emergency vet right away.
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I had to flush out my dog to day with hydrogen peroxide he’s ok now but me are taking him to the vet tomorrow cause I caught him right when he got it today so that’s been my day
@sloppy fingers Aw sorry that happened! Don’t forget to get the antidote ASAP. I hope other people can learn from this video to be extra careful with poisons (ideally use an alternative like a humane rodent trap) instead of having to learn the hard way. Hope your day gets better ❤️
I came home to find my dog, a three years old Dalmatian, dead. No signs of bleeding nor injury. I suspect he's been poisoned. My other dog was foaming but fortunately, he vomited it out and is fine. It all happened within less than 1 hour and a half, while we were gone. My dogs stay outside in the yard. There was nothing I could do to save my boy. He was already gone when I reached home. I'm still grieving his death.
@Little Dreamer, I am so sorry for your loss. So sudden and tragic. It is so hard not having answers. Intentional poisonings are pretty rare (in most cases there is another cause, like underlying heart disease- Dalmations are very prone to a genetic heart condition called DCM), but they do happen. There are also many poisonous household substance and plants , so make sure that you check for all of those (use the ASPCA animal poison control website as a guide) just in case the danger is still out there. If you are looking for answers, you can have a post-mortem exam performed- you won't always get the answers you are looking for, but in many cases you will. Sending you our biggest condolences. Hang in there. -Dr. Lopez
My 2 months dog ate rat poison yesterday and he still didn't recover yet I need help that fast process.we did not know that my grandma put rat poison but my mom saw it after my dog puke a black vomit we did was feed him a raw egg and some coconut milk and after that we got him to vet and the vet did the dextrose and bought him a vitamins he needed but we need help pls he didn't recover yet and I'm worried (sorry if my english is bad)
Aw mxchi I am so sorry to hear about this! Did you take the label of the rat poison to your vet so that they know what kind of poison they are dealing with? Also, if the little guy isn't improving, I would take him back to the vet...he may need to be hospitalized for more diagnostic tests and more aggressive treatment. Hoping he makes a full recovery and sending all the best! -Dr. Lopez
My dog ate half a block of Tom cat rat poison.
Within an hour of him eating it he vomited.
I called the number on the back of the bag and the guy who answered said he’s a vet. And since my dog vomited and according to he’s weight and the amount he Consumed he said he should be okay. half a block, 7 month old frenchie. 22 LBS). Will he really be okay ??? Thanks
@Fransisco Gomez, Even when we are successful at inducing vomiting, I usually start these patients on the antidote for anticoagulant rodenticides (Vitamin K1), and continue to give it daily for at least 3 weeks. Some of the longer-acting rodent poisons can remain in the body for 6 weeks or longer, so it is best to check a blood clotting time (PT) 24-48 hours after the last dose just to make sure that it is safe to stop the medication. I hope the little guy is OK:) Thank you for visiting our channel and have a lovely day! -Dr. Lopez
P.S. Apologies for the delay- I thought I had responded to this a few weeks ago but for some reason my reply wasn't posted.
Is he ok??? Did he make it???
Is he ok?
We immediately caught our 6 year old Dachshund chew on a Bromethalin poison block. We gave her milk and some bread to try and neutralize. Would she be okay or should we go to the vet?
@SirScumXIV I don't know where you heard that milk and bread neutralize rodent poison, but that is an old wives tale, a myth. Yes, you absolutely should go to the vet immediately!!!! Rodent poison ingestion is an emergency. Thank you for visiting our channel and good luck! -Dr. Lopez
Do rat droppings contain warfrin??? I pulled out droppings from my puppies mouth but Idk how much he’s eating before I caught him... is rat droppings from a rat that ate poison be toxic as Well??
Hypothetically I suppose... it might be a good question for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control. Perhaps they have some data on that. Interesting question- let me know what you find out.
Hi can i ask a question . is it safe if dog bites a rat ? my dog has bitten a rat but she didn't consume it, she merely bite it. but she is sneezing constantly right after she bitten a rat. is it a symptom that my dog get poisoned by bitting a rat? Pls reply thanks
Drey Cabauatan same bro
Hi Drey Cabautan- do you mean he bit a rat or the rat poison ☠️? Dogs, cats and wildlife actually can get poisoned if they eat a rat that has poison in its body. It is really sad- I see poisons outside so many businesses, but I think people don’t realize that this is also killing eagles 🦅 , owls🦉, and other wildlife. Rats 🐀 themselves can carry diseases- everything from the bubonic plague (caused by a type of bacteria called yersinia pestis) to hantavirus and leptospirosis and many more. At the end of the day, we always say: “when in doubt, check it out. If you are worried or concerned, don’t wait too long to have your pet evaluated). I don’t usually see a lot of sneezing after a dog is exposed to a rat- it could be a sign of an allergy or early viral infection, or there could be something completely different going on. Dogs can also get nasal mites, but these aren’t usually transmitted by rats. Thank you for your question:) have a lovely day!
@@TwinTreesVet ty, my dog has bitten a rat but she didn't consume it, she merely bite it. but she is sneezing constantly right after she bitten a rat. is it a symptom that my dog get poisoned by bitting a rat?
Hi, my dog ate a rat poison and can i ask is gum bleeding is a symptom of eating a rat poison because my dog's gum is bleeding it started yesterday
@Satou Kazuma, yes that can be a sign of rat poisoning. Many poisons work by causing the patient to bleed to death (by inhibiting the blood clotting system). That is an emergency and you need to take him to an emergency hospital right away so that they can check the blood clotting times. Your dog might need a blood/plasma transfusion if the clotting times are prolonged. This is why a dog should see a vet immediately after exposure to rat poison- because there is an antidote that can prevent bleeding if it is given right away. Please do not wait too long, and please ensure to remind all of your friends that poisons are not to be left where they can be accessed by pets and children. Good luck!
Last night My neighbors threw a dead rat who died of poison , in morning a pig came and ate that dead rat ,he suffered ,screamed , i called veterinary doc but he said he wont treat pigs , that pig suffered for 4 hours and died beside my house , im in pain ,i couldn't save a life 😞
Manasa Devi I am so sorry- what a sad story. That must have been heartbreaking to watch. This is why I think we need to help people understand why using poisons ☠️ to kill animals needs to stop. Poisons are often ingested by animals that the poison was not intended for (like pets, wildlife such as owls🦉 & eagles 🦅, sometimes even children, and sadly, your sweet pig). Also, even for a mouse it is a slow and painful death filled with suffering. There are many humane alternatives to poisons, so there is really no need for them. Thank you for sharing your story and may your sweet little pig rest in peace ❤️
@@TwinTreesVet i still can't forget how he was wailing ,it wasn't my pig the owner was unknown ,i blame myself i couldn't help him , i just stood there and watched him die , he was biting bushes ,screaming ,he couldn't walk so he lie down and then his started to slow but legs were moving and after 10 minutes he's gone .i still can't believe a 40kg pig can die eating a dead poisoned rat
Manasa Devi, don’t blame yourself. Just help us save more innocent animals from being poisoned by telling your friends and family not to use poisons - and to use a humane alternative (like a humane trap) instead. Maybe you couldn’t save the pig, but now that you know about this you can help to save many other animals.🙏
My pup was sniffing at it when it laid on the ground but I don’t know that he ate it or just sniffed it when we returned to the vet he threw up in the car but whe have to go to the vet later but in his puke we didn’t saw any of the rat poisoning.
@Tro lo lo Yikes that must have been scary! Hope he is OK!
My puppy got a block of rat poised and my mom saw but we called the poison control and they said that we have to wait
@ the sologamer2323 What kind of rat poison was it? Did you call the animal poison control or regular poison control? What do you mean they said to wait? If your puppy really ate rat poison that is an emergency and you should see your vet right away. Toxicity depends on the type of poison and how much your puppy ingested relative to the puppy's body weight, but if your puppy ingested a toxic dose of rat poison and that goes untreated (without the antidote) then your puppy could die. I am sorry this happened to you, and I am very surprised by your comment. I am wondering what information is missing here. Good luck and keep us posted! -Dr. Lopez
@@TwinTreesVet antidote Name Please...
ChandraKiran Sahu It depends on the poison. The antidote to anticoagulant rodent poisons (warfarin, brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difethiolone, and many others) is Vitamin K1. It must be given daily until the poison is out of the body (can be 3-6 weeks even longer). Many of the other poisons do not have antidotes. Prevention is truly the best strategy. I do not recommend that anyone use poisons because they are just too dangerous and commonly affect non-target animals and children. There are many alternatives to poisons that are safer and more effective. Thank you for your question. -Dr. Lopez
I'm not too sure if my dog ate rat poison, although I'm pretty sure he chewed on a dead rat that ate the poison. He has not been acting himself and I noticed it almost instantly after he came back inside. Maybe 30 minutes had passed since he was let out. A few days went by and he wasn't getting better so we bought him Vitamin K-1 and it seems to have worked a bit as he is trotting around and eating (in small portions) again. We don't really have the money for a Vet at the moment as we just had medical bills to pay from a surgery I had. Should we still consult with a veterinarian even if we are seeing improvements?
It's also very likely he chewed on the dead rat earlier than what I might have thought!
Banshee Baby do you know what kind of poison it was? For anticoagulant (warfarin-type) rat poisons Vitamin K1 is the antidote (3-5 mg per kg per day) some of the newer poisons are longer acting so for those treatment may be needed for as long as 6 weeks. In an ideal world it is always best to have your pet checked by a vet, especially when there are concerns like poison ☠️ ingestion, or of he is not continually improving fully or getting worse. There’s always the possibility that there could be something completely different going on that has nothing to do with rat poison. Sorry to hear about this and wishing you guys the best. On more reason we should all try to use safer alternatives to poisons for rodent control. -Dr. Lopez
@@TwinTreesVet Warfarin mouse poison. A lime green color.
@Banshee Baby, Yes Vitamin K1 (daily until the poison is out of the system - can be 3-6 weeks) is the antidote for that type of poison. Best of luck. Dr. Lopez
Thank you guys! It was around 2 weeks before he healed fully.
My dog is at the vets now. Thankfully my dog hasn’t had any rat poison we don’t think. Though he got scratched by a rat just about missing his eye and I’m not sure if he’s punctured the rat. It’s so sad that he’s managed to hurt his eye, i’m so happy he wasn’t blinded. Could happen to anyone but I was upset to see it happen. After all they are like your precious babies!
@All Things Paper Aww poor baby!! I hope he is ok! Your pup is lucky you raced him to the vet right away. Getting scratched in the eye can be so serious. Sending you lots of wishes for healing!! ❤️❤️❤️ -Dr. Lopez
@@TwinTreesVet thank you. When it was cleaned up a bit you can tell it’s quite a big slit. Poor dudes going to have that slit in his upper eyelid for the rest of his life 😔, Not too noticeable but it’s still sad. It’s too deep to heal back to as it was.
@All Things Paper It's amazing how well the body can heal, especially lacerations. How is he doing now? Sorry it took so long to respond (for some reason replies to threads aren't showing up in my notifications). Hope all is well. -Dr. Lopez
My dog ate rat poison today at 11 pm and we went to the vet and he threw up the poison I’m so happy
-(?)- Thanks for taking your dog in to the vet right away and so glad he is OK! Thanks for visiting our channel and have a lovely day! -Dr. Lopez
I need ur suggestion ..my locality dacing dangerious issue that in our society there are thousand of street gods..i need the name of the poison..
@Javaid Ghafoor .... I am not 100% sure if I understand you correctly. Do you mean that there are thousands of street *dogs*? The best way to reduce the number of street dogs is to enlist the help of an international or local animal welfare society to help gather, spay/neuter, and re-home the street dogs (so that their populations do not continue to multiply). If you are asking whether rat poison is a good way to kill the street dogs... I do not think that would be a humane or lasting solution to the problem. Please respond to help clarify that.
With respect to rat poisons: There are many types of rodent poisons (and they are all treated differently)- the most common rodent poisons we see are anticoagulant/warfarin-like poisons, which ~48 hours after ingestion, will cause the blood to be unable to clot, eventually resulting in death by uncontrolled, spontaneous bleeding. There are many types of anticoagulant rat poisons (warfarin, pindone, coumafuryl, coumachlor, isovaleryl indanedione, brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difethiolone).
Other types of rodent poisons can include: bromethalin, cholecalciferol, zinc phosphide, and strychnine (strychnine is very rare here as it has been outlawed, but other parts of the world may still have access to this poison.
You can visit this website to learn more about rodent poisons (the first chapter is an overview, and then the chapters listed below discuss each specific type of poison):
www.merckvetmanual.com/toxicology/rodenticide-poisoning/overview-of-rodenticide-poisoning
There is also some more pet owner -friendly reading on anticoagulant rat poisons here:
veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952117
Thank you for your question. I hope that helps to clarify some information on rodent poisons.
Sir sir...like ur reply n ur precious time that u reply me accurately ..respected sir we dont have any welfare n society to grab dogs or dump somewhere..can u blv me we have 5 to 10 dogs on every street..so we are facing dogs biting cases day by day.simply i want to give poison so i can secure my childs life and my vicinity..hope so u would understand my theme that i wana kill dogs and i need the name of tablets or poison name or method that i can kill dogs at once.
@Javaid Ghafoor I am sorry for the delay. I do not recommend leaving Poison out for these dogs Because other animals or even children can accidentally eat the poison and also because rodent poison is not considered a humane way to kill dogs. Where do you live? I would like to contact the nearest veterinarians and animal welfare societies and see if they can help you with this problem so that your children will be safe. Do you know approximately how many feral dogs are at the root of the problem? Thank you for your questions.
Twin Trees Vet 😭 I hate ppl like her how can ppl sleep like that 😭 RUDE ROCK HARD PPL I WISH THEY ROT IN HELL OR THEY EXPERIENCE WHAT POISONED DOGS EXPERIENCE 😡
Hi can i ask a question . It is safe if a dog bite the rat ? But my dog doesn't eat the rat . But she is sneezing a lot after biting a rat . Pls reply thanks
@Drey Cabautan.. So sprry I don't know why it isn't showing my comment here, but I replied to you earlier in the comments. I hope everything is ok with your dog:) -Dr. Lopez
Okay so my 5month old dalmatian was eating rat poison that comes in the black box. It's supposed to be safe, but the damn rat must've grabbed some out of the box. Quickly took him to the vet they induced vomiting n gave me vitamin k pills to give him every 4 hours. I mean will he be okay?? Hes still playing and being crazy.
It's been a day so far
@Jaleel Jack if you are dealing with anticoagulant rat poisons, then usually they will be ok if you act swiftly, induce vomiting, and begin the antidote (vitamin K1) right away. The formula of Vitamin K1 that we have here is usually given at 3-5 mg/kg/day for at least 3-4 weeks. Some new rat poisons are long-acting, meaning that they can stay in your pets system for 6 weeks or longer, so it is important to know exactly what kind of poison you are dealing with so you know how long to continue treatment (sometimes 6 weeks or longer). It is really important to check a blood clotting time (PT) 24 hours after stopping the vitamin K1, and if the clotting time is still prolonged then you want to continue treatment. Best of luck!
@Jallel Jack keep up the good work. Make sure you don't stop the Vitamin K1 too early. Find out if the poison you had was a long-acting or short-acting one, so you know the appropriate timeframe to continue giving vitamin K1 -Dr. Lopez
My dog bit like half of a glue board but he didn't eat it
Hi Bryant. I would call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Hotline (888) 426-4435. There are so many different types of glue. Some are harmful while others are not. They can run it through the world's largest database of poisons and tell you whether to be concerned. Good luck!
My dog ate rat poison 3 days ago and I can't afford to go to the veterinary, Is there anything I can do to treat him at home? I've been trying to feed him food and water sometimes he eats all sometimes a little and sometimes not at all.
@Clowoh Sorry this happened to your pup! This probably isn't what you want to hear, but for some situations there is really no DIY substitute for medical care, and poison ingestion is one of those. From the standpoint of your dog's best interest, it is hard for me to recommend anything other than seeing an emergency vet. It really depends on the poison that was ingested, but with anticoagulant rodent poisons, the antidote is Vitamin K1 (available with a prescription only- it is given at 3-5 mg/kg every 24 hours for at least 30 days, and then we check the blood clotting times before discontinuing it completely), but that said, treatment should be started immediately. If you wait 3 days, then it is likely that the antidote alone will not be enough, and often those pets need plasma and blood transfusions. Some of the other poisons need other treatments. With poisons, the longer you wait, the more expensive it gets, so it is best to get medical attention early (you may need to borrow the funds from a friend/family member/ or there are also financing companies for pet emergencies like care credit) rather than waiting until it becomes a catastrophic situation. In the future, especially if you are unable to afford medical care, I strongly recommend watching all of section 1 of our pet first aid course th-cam.com/play/PLZBrTMqP6ffH3InM4yFXLoOX8lGYfhN70.html , which teaches you how to avoid emergencies (including common household hazards and poisons). so that you are not in this difficult situation again in the future. I hope your dog is OK and sending all of our best.
@@TwinTreesVet Sadly my dog died today, I'm going to inform my neighbours to lock their gates when they set up their rat poision so my dachsund won't eat it too. I'm going to follow the steps in the video you linked, Thank you for helping this much
@@Clowoh I am so sorry to hear about your pup. That is truly heartbreaking. By law in many places, poisons are required to be placed out of reach of pets and children, so that pets and toddlers cannot be accidentally poisoned. Sending our biggest condolences.
Hi can i ask? What do i need to do if my dog's nose dosen't stop bleeding, i think she ate the rat poison in our house, and she is starting to feel week due to blood loss, i cant bring her to the vet because of community quarantine. Please reply thank you!
@kuku krunch Oh no :( That is a real emergency. So sorry to hear this- please see if you can find a 24h emergency vet. Many places make exceptions for emergencies. Bleeding disorders caused by rat poison usually require fresh frozen plasma transfusions (to restore the clotting factors), and sometimes blood transfusions (to restore the red blood cells). If you intervene before abnormal bleeding starts, then there is an antidote to the anticoagulant rat poisons (Vitamin K actually). But it takes the body time to make new clotting factors, so by the time abnormal bleeding is present, you will need a plasma transfusion to replace clotting factors or it can be fatal. That said, there are other bleeding disorders that can cause nose bleeds- like thrombocytopenia (not enough platelets). That is also an emergency but it is treated a little bit differently. Where do you live? I can see if these services are available there 🙏 We need to ban rodent poisons it is too sad to always have this happening to pets and wildlife.
@@TwinTreesVet thank you so much for answering my question!
@kuku krunch You are welcome. I really hope that bleeding from rat poison is not what you are dealing with because that is very, very serious.❤️
@@TwinTreesVet for now can i let my dog eat banana?
Unlikely to help but wouldn’t hurt. If you have no other options and can get vitamin K supplement the dose is 5 mg per kg orally every 24 hours. If it is anticoagulant rat poison for at least 30 days to help the body make new clotting factors. In my experience Dogs bleeding from anti-coagulant rat poison we usually die without plasma transfusion, but you might as well start vitamin K ASAP if you can.
I think my little Belgium Malinois puppy nibbled some rat poison what can I do??
@Greg theBatman when a dog eats rat poison that is an emergency. You need to go to the nearest emergency hospital right away. Bring the label of the poison with you so the vet knows which one they are dealing with. Next time- don’t let there be a next time please ☠️
My 3 month ate a dirty meat and is very sick, the vet in Ethiopia has very limited knowledge.
Please reply before i lost her please..😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 is there anything i could do for her??
@Huzeyfa Salah Usually illness from spoiled meat will cause vomiting and diarrhea, so keeping the patient hydrated is very important. Your vet may be able to help you with IV or subcutaneous fluids, anti-nausea medications and antibiotics/ parasite treatments if needed. I hope that, even if they have limited diagnostic abilities, they would have access to those? I am sorry that happened and best of luck! -Dr. Lopez
Idk how much she ate but she’s fine and being normal but what would I do except calling a vet??
Rodent poison ingestion IS AN EMERGENCY. With anticoagulant rat poisons, the symptoms of bleeding don't start until after 48 hours, and by then it is too late. You need to see a vet immediately if your dog ate rat poison.
It is your responsibility to a) keep you pet safe from dangers like poisons, and b) to get them medical care in a timely manner when a problem (like a poisoning) does happen. Sorry to tell you this, but you already dropped the ball once (by not protecting her from the poison); please don't drop the ball a second time. Call the vet NOW (preferably yesterday).
Thanks for your comment. Let's see better work next time. We are all on the same team working toward the best interest of the patient. Let's see some hustle:)
I seen my dog with the bait in his mouth but I don’t think he took a bite, it looks as though he just licked it.
@B, I would still see a vet just to be on the safe side, especially when we are talking about a poison. Make sure to bring them the label so they know which poison to treat him for ☠️ best of luck!
My dog ate like just a little bit of rat poison like the size of half a tictac should I carry him to the vet?
@Big Gaming The severity of toxicity depends up on the type of poison and how much your dog weighs. I always take poisoning seriously and recommend that you see your vet immediately to be on the safe side. There are many types of poisons, so if you can bring the label from the poison with you to show your vet, that can be very helpful. Thank you for your question. Hope he ends up being OK:) -Dr. Lopez
my dog ate the rat posion under my bed ..its 12 am no vets are open what do i do!!
@Cozy Tea yikes that is scary. I hope this video was helpful and that your dog is ok! Make sure to tell your friends about the dangers of having rodent poisons in the home when there are pets and small children around.
Twin Trees Vet he seems to be doing good ...And ya thats a lesson ive learned
@Cozy Tea Oh thank goodness thanks for the update. You guys stay healthy :)
Will the cost to bring my dog to the vet after rat poison expensive
Shellynmarie only if you wait too long. If you deal with it quickly the treatment is simple. If you wait until the pet is bleeding to death then heroic measures (like blood transfusions) might be needed, and medical heroics means very expensive. Good luck❤️
Twin Trees Vet she’s doing well I did intensive research and she is better no symptoms and everything.
@Shwlltnmarie Huge relief thank you for the update 🙏
Please advise what did you do?
My 13 week old puppy ate one. Please tell me
What you did. 💔
I believe my dog just ingested some rat poison but I don’t know what to do with the pandemic and all right now. What do i do?
Idk if my two dogs ingested food poison for rats, last night.... I would wanna believe the rats ate it all away before they saw the bowl but it's so hard I've been crying allll night and day 😢😢😢
@justin tang You should take your dog ASAP by the nearest 24h vet hospital (they are all still open) so that they can induce vomiting safely and administer the antidote. Do you have the label from the poison? Take that with you ☠️
@Jeanuel Mae Ramos, pets that have ingested anticoagulant rat poisons can be treated with an antidote as long as you don’t wait too long to get help! This is exactly why it is so important that rodent poisons be kept where they cannot be accessed by pets and children. In many places that is the law. Please don’t wait too long to see a veterinarian. If your dog ingested a warfarin- type poison and you wait longer than 24-48 hours to get your dog to the vet for the antidote, your dog could start to bleed to death. Make sure you show your vet the label on the poison. Personally, I think poisons need to be illegal because, as you can see, this happens way too often. Instead of being sad about what you can’t change, take the necessary steps to address the problem NOW, before it is too late. Best of luck ❤️
my dog ate a full tin of rat poison this morning, can i take tmr or is that too late?
It is best to deal with it right away- so your vet can induce vomiting and get the antidote on board. Good luck!
My doggy died today of this :( it was so sad
@TheUnitedlemoms I am so very sorry for your loss. It is too common and too sad. We are working with our municipality to make rodent poisons illegal, since they cause so much harm to pets and wildlife and because there are now safer alternatives. We are sending our biggest condolences to you for the loss of your sweet doggy ❤️ -Dr. Lopez
When these things happen it's an emergency get into the main info immediately!!
@The Lizard King Thanks for the feedback- always trying to improve our videos. The first thing that pops up after reading the question is "EXPOSURE TO RODENT POISON IN AN EMERGENCY! GET VETERINARY ATTENTION RIGHT AWAY!" That is the whole point of the video, and I tried to make that as clear as possible, but I just went back through and added chapters to make the video easier to navigate. Hope that helps! Hope your pup is ok! -Dr. Lopez
What should I do if my dog bit me and he didn't have antirabis 😭😭😭 my arms is bleeding and were in Quarantine please hellpppp
Idk what to do, my dog is trying to apologize but my arms is bleeding its been bleeding for like 5 minutes now and I'm still doing researches PLEASE HELLPPP MY ARMS HURTS AT THE SAME TIME😭😭😭
yo yo u are prob young it dosnt matter go to doctor RIGHT AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and wash your hand a lot now with soup
@@K_Petar I already did last night, the doctor said my arms are swollen because of the rabis, but I'm fine now thanks for the care❤️❤️❤️have a nice day
GB Patingan, aw sorry that happened! Dog bites hurt so much! I am glad you got good advice to go to the doctor👍 Rabies is a virus that is very rare in pets in Canada and the United Stated because it is against the law to not vaccinate pets against rabies. The most common carriers of rabies here are wildlife (like bats, skunks and raccoons). Rabies is a rapidly fatal disease (to both pets and people), and so it is really important to not skip that vaccine. Here in Canada, it would be extremely rare for a person to get rabies from a dog bite, but they can get infected very easily so it is always important to see a doctor after being bitten by an animal. Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️
@Petar Krolo thank you for giving her good advice👍
My dog ate rat poision,he is not eating but drinking water .Also he did three time vomiting plzz tell me what should i do??😢😢😢😢
Navdeep Deol when a dog eats rat poison that is an emergency. You need to go to the nearest emergency hospital right away. Bring the label of the poison with you so the vet knows which one they are dealing with. Next time- don’t let there be a next time please ☠️
Wkwf veere how is your dog now?
Does rat poison or any type of poison, expire or go stale? My puppy was playing with a piece didn't ingest more than crumbs, we are going to vet in an hr. But if this poison was from about 3 years ago, would it be less effective that a new piece of poison? We had a rodent problem years ago.
The puppy is not acting unusual at this time. This happened around 12 hrs ago. 7pm CST. Would he be in the clear? How many days can we expect him to have a reaction?
@yesterday 89 I have seen dogs that were poisoned at old cabins where the poisons had been left out many, many years before. With the anticoagulant rat poison so you don’t see any symptoms for up to two days later, and by then it is too late because the bleeding has already started. The most important thing is to find out what kind of poison it is. It also matters how much they ingested, but in my experience you really can’t tell until you induce vomiting. You should definitely get to the vet ASAP to be on the safe side. I don’t take poisons lately at all because so many pets die from eating them when they don’t get help early enough. There is an antidote for certain rat poisons but it should be started as soon as possible. I’ve had quite a few dogs where people didn’t think that they had actually eaten any and they just had it in their mouth, and then when we induced vomiting we found out that they actually had eaten quite a lot of it when nobody was looking. I hope that helps good luck! - Dr. Lopez
@@yeseniaba3673 did he make it???
@@johnpena4613 yes he did. Was given vitamin k by vet. Thanks for asking.
Hey what if my dog eat rat poison will he survive plz
@Dillu Siwakoti It all depends on the type of poison ingested, the amount ingested (per kg) and the time that has elapsed. Any time a dog eats rat poison- that is an emergency, and you need to contact your nearest veterinarian or animal poison control hotline for instructions. Provide the information from the label of the poison so that your vet can help you best (not all poisons are the same). It is best if you act right away.
Preventing emergencies is always better than responding to them, so please make sure that household poisons (like rodent poisons, human medications, chemicals like ethylene glycol, and foods like raisins, grapes, chocolate and xylitol/artificial sweetener) are kept out of reach of pets.
Hope your dog is ok! Good luck!!
-Dr. Lopez
how long is too late?
To me poison ingestion should always be treated as an emergency and should be handled immediately. If a toxic dose is ingested, the patient can begin to lose the ability for the blood to clot within 48 hours. It is best to handle rodenticide intoxications right away, so that you can induce vomiting (to minimize the amount absorbed) and get the antidote on board before any changes occur to the blood clotting system. Good luck! -Dr. Lopez
5 minutes after it happens
I tried to induce vomiting but the dog refuses to vomit even when he clearly needs too.
Going to look for some vitamin K1 tomorrow at a pharmacy from everything I've looked up it seems to be the only thing that could help since there's no vet nearby me.
@phantomblade the whole point of the video is that this is a REAL emergency and you need to take your dog to the vet ER. I hope you got the memo! Good luck.
What happens if we don’t have the money
@Lona Bibbs, That is a little bit of a tricky question. What would you say to someone who had a dog but didn't have enough money to feed it every day? The problem with medical care for pets is that a lot of people don't realize a) how incredibly expensive it is-especially in an emergency situation, and especially if you don't have good medical insurance for your pet, and b) that being able to provide medical care to a sick or injured pet is no different from other responsibilities like making sure that you can afford to feed the little baby, that you have created a safe environment for him, and that you have enough time to give him attention, love and exercise.
This is going to be hard to hear, but allowing a pet to suffer because an owner is unwilling or unable to provide medical care is actually called medical neglect, and neglect is a type of animal abuse. If you are in a situation where your pet is suffering but you cannot provide for his medical care, the best thing to do is to contact an animal rescue organization (such as the SPCA or a breed rescue). Sometimes they have the ability to take over the care of the little guy ensure that it receives the medical care he needs.
So sorry you are in this situation. It is extremely stressful to be in this kind of dilemma. I know when I got my first dog (when I was 22 years old), I was a broke student and had no idea how much emergency medical care for pets costs. When my dog had an emergency, I was also in this situation and was very scary and stressful.
We are wishing you the best of luck
@@TwinTreesVet I think she’s asking if she takes him to the vet and then the bill after the care is too high what happens? Like do they hold the dog or can then bill you and make payments
@@kaylaballesteros4855 It depends. In some places the law permits that veterinarians place a lien on your pet if you don't pay the bill (the same way a mechanic can place a lien on your car). It is becoming more rare to find vet clinics that accept payment plans because so many people don't pay the bill. There are credit options (like financing) for pet emergencies, you can look into Care Credit, Pet Card and others.
My dog ate a lot of rat poison. She can't walk and she's unbalance. We're pretty sure the vet is going to be expensive
@Tedell Moore, That is really sad to hear! Emergency visits for poisonings can be expensive.That's one of the reasons we made this video- so hopefully more people would be warned about the dangers of poisons to stop using them and avoid the problem altogether. I hope your dog is ok
I would have paid a million dollars it didn't matter... has to be a better way to kill rats
@@ktbowersbellsouth So sad ❤️❤️
My dog died so sad my dog😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
JESSIE SHOOKY So sad you poor dog ❤️ From eating rat poison? I am so sorry for your loss. -Dr. Lopez
I think so but so sad
So sorry❤️
My dog ate dead mouse. Did not eat for four days.. Drinks only water.. I'm afraid something will happen to it.
Hi Shaddy, poisoned rodents can pose a danger to pets and wildlife if they eat the poisoned rodent. This is a major cause of death in eagles, owls and other wildlife that are natural predators to rodents. Rodents can also carry other diseases (they were the major animal vector of the bubonic plague). Regardless, if your dog is not eating for 4 days you should definitely take him to the vet if possible. I hope the little guy is ok. Let us know what happens. Good luck. -Dr. Lopez
@@TwinTreesVet my dog died at 9 a.m. today😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Three months old puppy
Hi Shaddy, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. How awful. I am on a campaign to ban rodenticides in BC
actionnetwork.org/petitions/citizens-speak-make-bc-rodenticide-free-2
Please connect with me if you are up to it and would like to share your experience in an effort to create more awareness. Hugs.
Find me on social media Rodenticide Free BC
@shaddy So sorry I just saw your reply (for some reason replies to threads aren't showing up in notifications). I am so very sorry for your loss! I hope you are doing ok- 3 months old is way too young. Sending lots of love ❤️❤️❤️ -Dr. Lopez
Vitamin k1 is the antidote
ASAP pest control the best solution is to not use poison. It is a lethal risk and a hazard for pets, small children and wildlife. Many poisoned non-target animals cannot be saved because the poisoning was not witnessed or they do not receive the antidote in time. I hope that you do not use rodent poison as part of your pest control solution, and that you use more humane alternatives. You can find recommendations for humane for humane rodent control in the video description. Thanks for your comment and have a lovely day. -Dr. Lopez
Best mouse trap is a cat
@Ivany, 100% agree that natural predators are one of the most effective rodent control methods. The problem with rodent poisons, is that it is even killing the rodents' natural predators (making the rodent problem worse). Recently, viewers of a popular bald eagle nest cam watched in horror as two bald eagle chicks bled to death because their parents fed them mice that had ingested anticoagulant rodent poisons. I have also seen cats in the emergency room bleeding to death for this same reason. Thank you for visiting our channel and for your comment! Hope you have a lovely day! -Dr. Lopez
By any chance do you know Joe dog
Vidor which one? I know a couple? Dr. Lopez
I think my dog came into contact with a mouse that has been poisoned, not sure , but it’s been 5 days , but she s drinking water and in this pandemic the vets are closed and i feel like she getting worst , she hasn’t eaten and but still gets up to drink but is weak and shaky,, I’m administering activated charcoal and pedialtye she had it in her system for 8 hrs and is now throwing up
Davis’s D.I.Y’s, It is possible for a pet (or another animal, especially eagles and owls), to become poisoned from eating a rodent that was poisoned. That said, there could be something else completely unrelated that is going on. I think the best thing for your dog would be to have the little guy seen by a vet.
Where are you located? In most places there are still veterinary services available, especially for sick patients. Most vets just have to implement different protocols, like not allowing owners in the building, etc. Do some digging and see if you can find a vet near you that is still seeing patients or offering consultations (try searching:24 hour emergency hospital). Good luck ❤️
@@daciasdiy1861 are they ok
I gave my dog milk and yogurt and it worked 🥹🤗😭 thank God this helped my dogs they spit it right out
@Karen Maribo Soto Milk and yogurt DO NOT NEUTRALIZE RODENT POISONS. That is an "old wives tale"- we do not recommend giving milk or yogurt to treat dogs that have ingested rodent poisons. You still need to see a veterinarian for the antidote. -Dr. Lopez
Hi can i ask a question . It is safe if a dog bite the rat ? But my dog doesn't eat the rat . But she is sneezing a lot after biting a rat . Pls reply thanks
Hi Drey, check the thread I replied;)