I believe I discovered what they ate within 2 hours of ingestion, I called the vet and she had be induce vomiting, I inspected their throw up and found the poison pretty much intact, some bright green was mixed, but their food was still intact and the same color as it was when it went in, I was instructed to induce vomiting one more time until they threw up clear fluids. They never appeared sick at all and still don't and it's been almost a week but have been on the vitamin K1 since, along with pepcid AC and sucralfate. Their appetites don't seem to be affected, although my larger dog hasn't been able to tolerate her milk bones like she used to, now she throw it up, but she tolerates her regular food just fine.
2006-10-24 15:22:14 · 12 answers · asked by robotchic 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Are you separating the times that the sucralafate and other medications are being given? Because if given at the exact same time, the sucralafate will prevent the absorption of other drugs.
You did great by calling your DVM and following instructions ASAP. Have they been back for a followup hematocrit and blood clot time? If not, it's time to double check and make sure those are okay.
Keep on the vitamin K1. Rodenticides can have effects in the system for up to 4-8 weeks, depending on the active ingredient (the newer ones that have been out for the past several years are the worst.) It only takes a tiny bit to have been absorbed to affect the clotting ability of the blood for that long. But since you caught it and began treatment so quick, their chances of surviving are excellent. :-)
(And you shouldn't be feeding milk bones anyway.....)
2006-10-24 15:33:02 · answer #1 · answered by A Veterinarian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's been that long since you took them to the vet, they are probably out of danger...Maybe the milk bones are too rough for her stomach right now. Give it a few more weeks, then re-introduce them. If they are still giving her an upset tummy, then find some other treat she might like and see if that stays down. Could be just a coincidence.
2006-10-24 15:26:56 · answer #2 · answered by Texanborn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF its been a week I'm sure they are fine. They may be getting sick due to the vitamins and stuff I would follow the vets instructions and I'm sure when they are back to normal diet not extra meds they will be fine. I'm sorry to here that happened that really sucks. Im sure you will be more careful where you pu the poision now.
2006-10-24 15:34:10 · answer #3 · answered by Aaron A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chance of survival is likely 100 %. Generally there are no outward physical signs of ingestion for several weeks and then it presents as bruising on the skin, bleeding of almost anything (gums, bowels, urine, nose, etc. ), and inability for the blood to clot. Vit K is commonly given for 2 to 3 weeks as an effective antidote.
2006-10-24 15:33:42 · answer #4 · answered by Sunshines2day 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call Vet,and explain all..They will know all the right answers..Good Luck
2006-10-24 15:44:02 · answer #5 · answered by Small Town Gal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i had the exact same problem - enducing vomiting etc and she was on vit K for awhile - she will get her appetite back soon if not take her back to the vet
2006-10-24 15:47:50 · answer #6 · answered by ekleinert 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
give them a better treat. like put some chicken in their food :O!
and let the mice live :(
2006-10-24 16:02:45 · answer #7 · answered by Scene Kids Smell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After this long it may be okay but get rid of that bait.
2006-10-24 15:30:55 · answer #8 · answered by chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not shur but if they threw up that is good, i wish you the best though and i hope you find your answer
2006-10-24 15:25:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
h eshoud be just fine. it was just rat poison after all. but, you should take care of him.
^-^
2006-10-24 15:47:47 · answer #10 · answered by sailormoonlover62 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋