Just let my dog outside, and when she came inside, her breath smelt of moth balls..I relaize that moth balls are posionous and illegal..I'm not exactly sure if she ate them, or she just had them in her mouth..I was reading online how dangerous they are and how the dog can have a sezur and die..Now, petriffied, I need help. Advice? Should I feed her? Please Help.
2007-12-21 12:10:39 · 16 answers · asked by Elana A 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Um...we're waiting for symptoms. The vets are closed. And the phonecalls are really expensive. I have a laptop, and I'm with my dog right now. So, dont insult when you have noo idea what going on.
2007-12-21 12:38:00 · update #1
no..i do not live in russia.
2007-12-21 12:48:33 · update #2
Moth balls are not illegal.
Take her to the vet ASAP
2007-12-21 12:14:25 · answer #1 · answered by Bullmastiff_Boxer_lover 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Oh yeah, I can see how totally concerned you are while you waste time on the computer!
If you are so "petriffied" (the correct word is petrified) what the hell are you doing puttering around on the computer soliciting strangers instead of taking your dog TO THE VET?!
Stop the bullshit. If you really thought your dog were dying you'd be rushing her to the emergency vet right now. And you'd better do it anyway since she obviously got into something. Are you so empty-headed that you don't realize that kidney damage is silently taking place while you waste time? Hours can mean the difference between life and death. Once the nephrons in the kidneys are gone, they're gone; even a vet can't replace them. You'd better get off your butt - that is, if you even CARE about your dog, let alone love her. And for your information, it is her right BY LAW to receive proper medical care. If you are so cheap or so lazy that you won't do the right thing, then you have no right to have any pet at all! And if you "need advice" then pick up the phone and ask YOUR VET!
2007-12-21 20:29:35 · answer #2 · answered by D 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The number for animal poison control is 888-426-4435 there is a $65 charge for a consult. However, if you suspect your dog has ingested the moth balls you need to contact an emergency veterinary center immediately. Do not induce vomiting as it will cause more problems. Do not feed the dog. Moth balls are fatal depending on the dogs weight and the amount ingested.
2007-12-21 20:17:01 · answer #3 · answered by Pigletsmom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the vet and tell him exactly what happened. Ask him what you should do. Because this is a potential veterinary emergency (but you aren't sure), if your vet's office is closed, get the emergency number and call.
It may turn out to be nothing, but because there is the potential for a serious, bad consquence, this is an emergency. Call right now. Don't wait for any more answers. Call the vet.
2007-12-21 20:16:27 · answer #4 · answered by Mercy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
OK. First get her bed and make her lie down, then with a wet tea towl put it on her head. make sure she has her water bowl next to her. put a bucket so that if she vomits then you can easily clean it up.
Then after you've done that, go outside and check to see if can find any moth balls.
If you do. get a plastic bag and pick them up the same as you do with dog poo. Take them inside and put them out of reach of your dog.
Then call the police and the vets.
hope my advice works!
2007-12-21 20:49:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call poison control and get info from them. If you need to get the animal to the vet go, and their is probably an emergency vet near you.
2007-12-21 20:16:18 · answer #6 · answered by Tessa 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
water and lots of it. keep an eye on the dog for the next 12 to 24 hours. no food only water during that time. force feed water if necessary using a baby bottle
2007-12-21 20:18:43 · answer #7 · answered by kvnrose 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get on the phone and call your vet. I would not feed her anything until you speak to your vet!
You may have to bring her right in!
2007-12-21 20:14:30 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get her to a vet NOW.
If you can't get to a vet call poison control, they have a big database of what to do and they can tell you
2007-12-21 20:14:51 · answer #9 · answered by cnw002 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
excuse me where dou you live? they don't have animals clinics that are opened 24 hours? She or he needs to have it's stomach pumped put with charcoal. or else. Why are phone calls expensive you live in Russia?
2007-12-21 20:43:16 · answer #10 · answered by wendy m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋