I am freaking out I have called the pet 911 services and I am freaking. My dog was chewing on the fan cord and I had no clue. the next thing I know the fan is off I go to check it out and she is literally lying there with foam and sparks coming out of her mouth.
I unplugged it and she just layed there shaking and convulsing. she is uup walking and I am still freaking. OMIGOD!!! will she be okay we are going to the vet tomorrow morning first thing. OMIGOD!!!
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2006-09-01 17:25:39 · 43 answers · asked by lalala 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The operator told me that since she is up and walking just wait until morning but if I notice anything to bring her in right away.
I love my dog and just wouldnt do a thing.
No need to call me rude names.
2006-09-01 17:29:14 · update #1
She acting like her normal self and the operator says to wait until morning. Some of you are so rude to assume I wouldnt do a thing to help my "child".
I called the professionals and they told me to wait.
2006-09-01 17:34:45 · update #2
Thank you to all of those who have had similar experiences and werent so quick to judge.
I came on here to vent a little cause I am so frazzled by it. I wish people that didnt know the entire story kept their answers to themselves.
2006-09-01 17:38:26 · update #3
Electric It seems the greatest risk is fluid gathering in the lungs..These sites recommend watching for stress in breathing>>
>>>>Shocks occur in puppies that chew on electric cords. Occasionally a dog comes into contact with a downed wire or is struck by lightning. Burns of the mouth from electric cords are discussed in the chapter ORAL CAVITY. Dogs that receive an electric shock may be burned. They may show signs of circulatory collapse and difficulty breathing. Electric current damages the capillaries of the lungs and leads to the accumulation of fluid in the air sacs (pulmonary edema).
Treatment: If your dog is unconscious and not breathing, administer artificial respiration. Pulmonary edema must be treated by a veterinarian.
What are the risks?
Electrical shocks are always unpleasant and potentially life threatening. Any puppy receiving a shock should be monitored closely for several days for signs of burning and/or lung damage.
What is the management?
Prevention is the best. If possible, do not leave cords exposed. Encase cords in plastic tubing (PVC pipe) when possible. There are 'pet proof' cords available which will protect the puppy from shock if the puppy does chew the cord. Additionally, bitter substances such as Chew Stop and Bitter Apple can be sprayed on cords to discourage chewing. Unplug all accessible cords if the puppy is left unsupervised (we recommend puppies be confined in a crate if they are not under direct supervision).
Summary
Puppies that have received a shock must be monitored closely. Various medications are available to veterinarians to help manage lung and burn damage if present. In all cases of suspected electrical shock, consult your veterinarian.
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1677&articleid=275
2006-09-01 17:34:33 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is up walking, and acting like herself she is probably okay. If she is disoriented or having trouble breathing, or is still foaming at the mouth. Try and find a 24 hour vet. If you can't get a vet, you can call the Emergency room of your local hospital and get some tips on what to do. I work in the ER, and yes we have had people call about there animals. I hope she is Okay.
2006-09-01 17:31:45 · answer #2 · answered by Kali_girl825 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did the right thing calling the emergency vet. I would probably still take her in tonight to have her checked. We had a dog come in one time who had burns on the inside of her mouth from the same thing. She's still going strong at 14 years old. Your dog will probably be ok, but I think I'd feel more comfortable with someone checking her over tonight if it were my dog. Just my opinion. :)
I'm glad she is up and walking around.
2006-09-02 15:52:39 · answer #3 · answered by GSDoxie3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems like you did not need our help after all. You did the right thing calling your VET. Puppies have a way to get their mouth where it does not belong. You got lucky this time. Make sure if you can't keep an eye on her maybe crating her would be better.
Be safe and Good luck! Puppy-hood can be challenging and accidents happen. Don't beat yourself up. Make sure you keep a close eye on her and take her to the Vet tomorrow. Thank god you were there.
2006-09-01 17:48:40 · answer #4 · answered by Izzy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My old Beagle used to chew on cords. We never could get her to quit. One day I came home and the tv wouldn't turn on. I looked it over and found that the power cord had been chewed in two.
Normally she would follow me anywhere but she wouldn't follow me behind the tv. When I held up the end of the cord and asked her if she had chewed it, the dog ran away. After that she was fine but she never chewed another cord.
If your dog is up and walking I'd say she's going to be fine. This is the kind of thing that either kills you or it doesn't.
2006-09-01 17:31:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't wait until tomorrow morning. Find an emergency vet NOW!. Most often, if you call your regular vet after hours they will have a recording directing you to the nearest emergeny clinic. If not, get the yellow pages out NOW.
Your dog is probably in a LOT of pain, even if she isn't showing it.
2006-09-01 17:29:00 · answer #6 · answered by Yinzer from Sixburgh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, if she's up and back to her normal self, she'll be fine. I wouldn't even bother bringing her in in the morning. All there going to do is look at her, if she's normal, send her home a hand you a nice bill. It;ll probably be a little extra too since this was an "emergancy" visit, even though you waited till morning--you watch. Good luck, she'll be fine.
2006-09-01 19:31:43 · answer #7 · answered by Matts_Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's up and walking now, she's probably okay, but the only person who can tell you that is the vet. They'll probably keep her for a day for observation. I hope your dog is okay. When she comes home again, make sure you break her chewing habit. Put something bitter on the cords like bitter apple spray to deter her from chewing on them.
2006-09-01 17:29:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were that worried you'd have put your poor dog in the car and rushed her to the vet..not got on the computer and told everyone how worried you were....If you actually called the vet which I don't think you did they would have recommended you bring the dog to the vet ASAP....
So show your dog some love and get your butt off the computer and take her to the vet were she belongs.
2006-09-01 17:30:35 · answer #9 · answered by leta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a dog that did that when she was a pup, she was fine after a few minutes, just keep an eye on her, if you notice any changes then call the animal services back. Try to calm down and just ekkp an eye on her she should be just fine. Good-luck with her
2006-09-01 19:23:19 · answer #10 · answered by funnychic30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋