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ANTIFREEZE TOXICITY
Extremely toxic to all companion pets at even very small doses. If you suspect your pet could have ingested antifreeze, please bring your pet in immediately. Symptoms can include “acting drunk”, seizures, vomiting, and frequent urination. The prognosis is worse if you delay treatment until they are showing symptoms. There is a blood test for antifreeze and an antidote we can give in some cases.
RAT BAIT INGESTION
There are three common types of rodenticides, and all are toxic to pets even in small amounts. It is very important to bring your pet in for treatment as soon as possible even though symptoms may not develop for up to seven days. Bring the packaging of the bait with you if possible, or at least try to find out the active ingredient to help our Veterinarian treat your pet most effectively.
OTHER TOXICITIES
Aceteminophin (Tylenol) is toxic to companion pets, but especially cats, and should never be given to your pet. Bring your pet in immediately if it has ingested Tylenol.
Other NonSteroidal AntiInflammatory Drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (Alleve) and carprofen (Rimadyl) can be very toxic if large doses are ingested. Immediate veterinary attention is needed to prevent serious consequences of an overdose. Never give your pet aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen unless explicitly directed by your Veterinarian!
For most other toxicities, it is a good idea to call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center for information. Minor credit card charges will apply, but the information they can give you is well worth the cost and more specific that what you can obtain by Human Poison Control. It could save your pet’s life!
SEIZURES
There are numerous causes for seizures. If your pet has had a seizure, please bring your pet in immediately. This is especially an emergency if your pet has been seizing for >2-5 minutes, or has had >2 seizures in a 24-hour period.
SNAKE BITES
There are several species of venomous snakes that are found in North Texas. Symptoms of a bite can include pain and reluctance to bear weight on an affected limb, moderate to severe swelling, one-sided facial swelling, bruising around the bite, vomiting, weakness and collapse. Bring your pet in immediately if you saw the bite occur or if you suspect your pet could have been bitten.
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