my dog ate or chewed tyenol sleep pills id take to a vet but i have no tranport but i need info i mean id carry her ther or cab w.e but if its not to necesary help im kinda scared cause it was abou 2 or 3 pill chewed i got other pills out of her mouth i mad her cough some up plz help
2007-03-27 18:55:04 · 6 answers · asked by Nick S 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
from what i know it is really bad for pets to ingest tylenol. i would honestly take her straight to the emergency vet as soon as you can.
if you really aren't sure, call them up first and see what they tell you. but i really urge you to take her before the active ingredients get into her liver
2007-03-27 18:59:45 · answer #1 · answered by kittycat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should get your dog to the vet's asap in this case.
Tylenol can be lethal (due to acetaminophen) to dogs and cause toxicity. It can cause severe liver failure and damage to red blood cells.
What to Watch For
The symptoms of acetaminophen toxicity develop in stages. Symptoms may occur more quickly or slowly depending on the amount ingested.
Stage 1 (0-12 hours).
Symptoms include vomiting, dullness, difficulty breathing, development of brown-colored gums (instead of a normal pink color) and drooling.
Stage 2
(12-24 hours). Symptoms include swelling of the face, lips and limbs, uncoordinated movements, convulsions, coma and potential death.
Stage 3
(more than 24 hours). Symptoms are associated with liver failure and include a painful belly, jaundice (yellow tinge to gums, eyes and skin) and an inappropriate mental state.
Diagnosis
Prompt veterinary care is crucial to surviving the toxic effects of acetaminophen. If the dog is treated soon after ingestion there is a greater chance of survival, regardless of the amount ingested.
Treatment
Dogs intoxicated with acetaminophen are generally hospitalized for 2-4 days. Prognosis for survival is based on how quickly the dog receives treatment following ingestion of a toxic amount of acetaminophen. Severe liver damage is often seen and may result in death despite therapy.
2007-03-27 19:14:05 · answer #2 · answered by mroof! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You did the right thing by trying to make the dog spit up what he/she ate. I found our biggest dog trying to chew an advil gel cap one time, luckily he didn't eat it entirely. Hopefully he she is just really drowsy and can recover from the incident, but try to do better at keeping those off the floor or easily accesible areas where they can get them again. They might look like candy or a doggie snack to them, they don't know better.
2007-03-27 19:03:53 · answer #3 · answered by kaliroadrager 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you phone the vet to check,if its only 2-3 pills she should be ok,But its a worry.
2007-03-27 19:00:39 · answer #4 · answered by tuppenybitz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tylenol is absolutely lethal to pets. It doesn't matter the amount ingested, your dog NEEDS to go to the vet.
2007-03-27 19:04:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just call the a vet's office and ask them what you can do...it most likely depends on the size of your dog...but call and ask asap!
God bless your dog and you too in Jesus' precious name; Amen!
Sista C
2007-03-27 19:02:47 · answer #6 · answered by sista c 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋